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Excess pregnancy weight gain and long-term obesity: one decade later
Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2002 · Vol. 100(2) · pp. 245–252
Brenda L. Rooney✉(Gundersen Lutheran Hospital)
Abstract
Excess weight gain and failure to lose weight after pregnancy are important and identifiable predictors of long-term obesity. Breast-feeding and exercise may be beneficial to control long-term weight.
Gestational Diabetes Research and ManagementBariatric Surgery and OutcomesBirth, Development, and HealthMedicineWeight gainPregnancyObesityBody mass indexWeight changeWeight lossObstetricsBody weightInternal medicine
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AdultAnalysis of VarianceBreast FeedingFemaleHumansLife StyleMiddle AgedObesityPredictive Value of TestsPregnancyPrimary PreventionProbabilityRisk FactorsTime FactorsWeight Gain
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