Associations between gestational weight gain and preterm birth in Puerto Rico

Associations between gestational weight gain and preterm birth in Puerto Rico

Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB; gestational age < 37 weeks) is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Low and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) have been previously cited as risk factors for PTB, however the magnitude of association varies across populations....

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Main Authors: Stephanie M. Eick, Michael Welton, Mechelle D. Claridy, Skarlet G. Velasquez, Nicholas Mallis, José F. Cordero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Preterm birth
Health disparities
Puerto Rico
Pregnancy
Weight gain
Body mass index
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-03292-1

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