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Reproductive Health
Studies from W.N. Spellacy and co-authors have provided new information about reproductive health
February 3rd, 2009
"The recommended weight gain of pregnancy in women over the past years has increased from 17.6 lb in 1945 to 25-35 lb in 1990," scientists in the United States report. "This has been associated with larger infant birth weights, more difficult deliveries and increased obesity in children and adults, with little benefit in reducing perinatal morbidity," wrote W.N. Spellacy and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "It may be time to reevaluate the amount of weight normal pregnant women should gain. (J Reprod Med 2008;53:955956)'." Spellacy and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-03)
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