Characteristics of women age 15-24 at risk for excess weight gain during pregnancy.

Characteristics of women age 15-24 at risk for excess weight gain during pregnancy.

PURPOSE:Excess weight gain during pregnancy is a serious health concern among young pregnant women in the US. This study aimed to characterize young women at highest risk for gaining over the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy. METHODS:Using a database that is representative of births in...

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Main Authors: Tammy Chang, Michelle H Moniz, Melissa A Plegue, Ananda Sen, Matthew M Davis, Eduardo Villamor, Caroline R Richardson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5349657?pdf=render

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