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Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse
Perinatal weight changes are not predictive of heart disease and diabetes
February 5th, 2006
Perinatal weight changes are not directly predictive of developing heart disease and diabetes. A study "to estimate the impact of perinatal weight change on obesity, weight gain, and development of obesity-related illnesses 15 years after pregnancy" was recently published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology. "Pregnancy-related factors and weights of 795 women were recorded at first prenatal visit and 6 months postpartum and were available through medical record review at 4, 10, and 15 years. Obesity-related illnesses were recorded 15 years later," wrote B.L. Rooney and colleagues. "A total of 484 (61%) original cohort...
Source: Women's Health Law Weekly (2006-02-05)
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