Effect of Interpregnancy Interval on Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Southern China: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2000-2015.

Lifang ZhangSongying ShenJianrong HeFanfan ChanJinhua LuWeidong LiPing WangKin Bong H LamBen W J MolShiu Lun A YeungHuimin XiaC Mary SchoolingXiu Qiu

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2018)

Women with IPI <18 months after live birth had higher risk of PTB and SGA, and IPI ≥60 months was associated with higher risk of PTB and LGA. These findings may provide information to Chinese couples about the appropriate interpregnancy interval for a second pregnancy.

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pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
preterm birth
health information
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metabolic syndrome
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skeletal muscle
insulin resistance