A prospective analysis of optimal total weight gain ranges and trimester-specific weight gain rates for Chinese pregnant women

• Main Authors: Yunhui Gong (Author), Yujie Xu (Author), Ke Wan (Author), Yidi Wang (Author), Linan Zeng (Author), Kun Zou (Author), Yue Chen (Author), Dagang Yang (Author), Jingyuan Xiong (Author), Li Zhao (Author), Lingli Zhang (Author), Toshio Shimokawa (Author), Guo Cheng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Gestational weight gain (GWG) criteria recommended by the Institute of Medicine may not be appropriate for Asians. Our aims are to investigate the association between GWG and adverse pregnancy outcomes, and to propose optimal total GWG and rates of GWG for Chinese women. Methods...