Inadequate pregnancy weight gain a risk factor for infant mortality
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 16:31
in Health & Medicine
Women who do not gain enough weight during pregnancy are at increased risk of losing their baby in its first year of life, according to a new study. Gaining more weight than recommended was not a risk factor for infant mortality, but may be related to subsequent maternal health problems. Study authors urge that childbearing women have pregnancy weight gain goals specific to their BMI.