Overweight and Obesity in Pregnancy

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Tharangrut Hanprasertpong

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The prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnancy have been increasing worldwide for the last several decades. This has also led to an increase in the incidences of many adverse pregnancy outcomes known to be associated with overweight and obesity pregnancies. The aim of this article is to address the definition, prevalence, importance and how to manage overweight and obese pregnant women.

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Hanprasertpong, T. Overweight and Obesity in Pregnancy. Thai J Obstet Gynaecol 2020, 28, 2-5.
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