Weight gain during pregnancy

Specific guidelines are provided concerning maternal weight gain during pregnancy, noting the clinical challenge in conveying this information to the expectant mother in such a way that she will understand its value and pertinence. Beliefs that many health care providers hold to be true are enumerat...

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Published in:American journal of public health (1971) 1986-12, Vol.76 (12), p.1390-1391
Main Author: Chez, R.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body Weight
Female
FEMME
GAIN DE POIDS
GANANCIA DE PESO
GESTACION
GESTATION
Humans
MUJERES
Pregnancy
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Summary:Specific guidelines are provided concerning maternal weight gain during pregnancy, noting the clinical challenge in conveying this information to the expectant mother in such a way that she will understand its value and pertinence. Beliefs that many health care providers hold to be true are enumerated, and a summation of what pregnant women will believe and how they will act is included. The changes in beliefs over the past 30 years also are discussed.(wz)
ISSN:0090-0036
1541-0048
DOI:10.2105/AJPH.76.12.1390