Weight management during pregnancy: a qualitative thematic analysis on knowledge, perceptions and experiences of overweight and obese women in Singapore

• Main Authors: Alvona Zi Hui Loh (Author), Kellynn Qi Xuan Oen (Author), Ischelle Jing Yuan Koo (Author), Ying Woo Ng (Author), Jason Chin Huat Yap (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The effect of maternal weight on pregnancy and birth outcomes is of great public health concern. For example, overweight and obesity among pregnant women is associated with adverse reproductive health outcomes including gestational diabetes, birth defects, macrosomia and infant mortality...