Maternal blood pressure mediates the association between maternal obesity and infant weight gain in early postpartum

ConclusionOur data suggest that higher maternal weight status at 1 month postpartum is related to greater infant weight gain over 6 months postpartum, and this relationship is mediated by higher maternal BP at 1 month postpartum.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - July 10, 2019 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Paige K. Berger, Jasmine F. Plows, Roshonda B. Jones, Norman K. Pollock, Tanya L. Alderete, Ji Hoon Ryoo, Michael I. Goran Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research