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Maternal underweight status and inadequate rate of weight gain during the third trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of preterm delivery

General Info

Geography 
United States of America (USA)
Time period covered 
January, 1983 - January, 1987
Data type
Scientific literature
Keywords 
Maternal anthropometry, Birth weight, Gestational age

Citation

Authors 
Siega-Riz AM, Adair LS, Hobel CJ
Journal 
J Nutr
Pages 
146-53
Publication year 
1996
Suggested citation 
Siega-Riz AM, Adair LS, Hobel CJ. Maternal underweight status and inadequate rate of weight gain during the third trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of preterm delivery. J Nutr. 1996; 126(1): 146-53.
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