Study protocol: fit for delivery - can a lifestyle intervention in pregnancy result in measurable health benefits for mothers and newborns? A randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Sagedal Linda Reme (Author), Øverby Nina C (Author), Lohne-Seiler Hilde (Author), Bere Elling (Author), Torstveit Monica K (Author), Henriksen Tore (Author), Vistad Ingvild (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The global obesity epidemic has led to increased attention on pregnancy, a period when women are at risk of gaining excessive weight. Excessive gestational weight gain is associated with numerous complications, for both mother and ch...