Developing a tool for obtaining maternal skinfold thickness measurements and assessing inter-observer variability among pregnant women who are overweight and obese

• Main Authors: Kannieappan Lavern M (Author), Deussen Andrea R (Author), Grivell Rosalie M (Author), Yelland Lisa (Author), Dodd Jodie M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is estimated that between 34% and 50% of Australian women entering pregnancy are overweight and obese, which is associated with an increased risk in complications for both the woman and her infant. Current tools used in clinical a...