The role of midwives and obstetrical nurses in the promotion of healthy lifestyle during pregnancy

• Main Authors: Mahnaz Bahri Khomami (Author), Ruth Walker (Author), Michelle Kilpatrick (Author), Susan de Jersey (Author), Helen Skouteris (Author), Lisa J. Moran (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Women with maternal obesity, an unhealthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy and excess gestational weight gain have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes that can also increase the risk of long-term poor health for them and their children. Pregnant women have frequent medical...