Search for dissertations about: "weight gain in pregnancy outcome"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words weight gain in pregnancy outcome.
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1. Gestational Weight Gain : Implications of an Antenatal Lifestyle Intervention
Abstract : Background: Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is common in developed countries and is associated with an increased risk of maternal and offspring morbidity. Evidence regarding efficacy and safety of antenatal lifestyle intervention is limited in terms of both systematic reviews and original trials. READ MORE
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2. Weight gain restriction for obese pregnant women : An Intervention study
Abstract : Introduction: Obesity is a growing global public health problem and is as prevalent among pregnant women as in the general population. It is well known that obese women have an increased risk for several complications during pregnancy and delivery and this is also true for the neonate. READ MORE
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3. Monitoring pregnancy for improved perinatal outcome in Mozambique
Abstract : The general aim was to monitor pregnancy for improved perinatal outcome in Mozambique. A cohort of 817 Mozambican pregnant women were followed from their first antenatal clinic visit to the end of the perinatal period in two suburban/semirural antenatal clinics in Maputo. Nine percent were lost to follow-up. READ MORE
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4. Shame and stigma in weight management during pregnancy and post bariatric surgery : perspectives of patients and healthcare providers
Abstract : Background: Body mass index (BMI) increases across the world, yet there is an alarming lack of obesity prevention and treatments that are effective, harmless and available for everyone in need. Stigmatizing attitudes towards people with obesity and discrimination are widespread, adding to the individuals’ burden of medical risks. READ MORE
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5. HealthyMoms : a smartphone application to promote healthy weight gain, diet and physical activity during pregnancy : a randomized controlled trial
Abstract : Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is a major public health concern, also among pregnant women. Alarmingly, around half of pregnant women in high income countries exceed the recommendations for an optimal gestational weight gain (GWG). READ MORE