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Targeting obstetric providers in interventions for obesity and gestational weight gain: A systematic review.

Michelle A KominiarekLinda C O'DwyerMelissa A SimonBeth A Plunkett
Published in: PloS one (2018)
Given the limited number of studies, varying range of provider participation, and lack of provider-level efficacy, further evaluation of provider training and involvement in interventions for perinatal obesity or gestational weight gain is indicated to determine best practices for provider and patient outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • weight gain
  • primary care
  • body mass index
  • birth weight
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • pregnant women
  • healthcare
  • cancer therapy
  • insulin resistance
  • adipose tissue
  • pregnancy outcomes