Does interpregnancy BMI change affect the risk of complications in the second pregnancy? Analysis of pooled data from Aberdeen, Finland and Malta.

Dylan Peter McClurgMika GisslerMiriam GattJacqueline WallaceSohinee Bhattacharya

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2021)

Changes in interpregnancy BMI have a modest impact on the risk of high birthweight, PE and IUGR in contrasting directions. However, a prior history of PE and IUGR is the dominant predictor of recurrence at second pregnancy.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
preterm birth
pregnant women
weight gain
gestational age
risk factors
big data
free survival
open label
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