Impact of gestational weight gain on obstetric outcomes

Introduction: Inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG) can be associated with unfavourable outcomes, namely gestational diabetes, fetal growth restriction (FGR), fetal macrossomia, premature birth and labour induction, regardless of pregestational body mass index (BMI).

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - February 19, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Catarina Vieira, Rita Sarabando, Neusa Teixeira, Cristina Silva, Isabel Reis Tags: Session 20 – Obstetrics: Antenatal care Source Type: research