Feasibility of a controlled trial aiming to prevent excessive pregnancy-related weight gain in primary health care

• Main Authors: Weiderpass Elisabete (Author), Mansikkamäki Kirsi (Author), Ojala Katriina (Author), Koponen Päivikki (Author), Aittasalo Minna (Author), Kinnunen Tarja I (Author), Fogelholm Mikael (Author), Luoto Riitta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention may predispose women to long-term overweight and other health problems. Intervention studies aiming at preventing excessive pregnancy-related weight gain are needed. T...