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New guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy: what obstetrician/gynecologists should know
Rasmussen, Kathleen M; Catalano, Patrick M; Yaktine, Ann LPurpose of review: To review the recently issued guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy. Recent findings: These guidelines were developed to minimize the negative health consequences for both mother and fetus of inadequate or excessive weight gain. They call for categorizing women's prepregnancy BMI using the WHO/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute cutoff points and provide ranges of recommended weight gain for underweight (28-40 lb), normal weight (25-35 lb), overweight (15-25 lb) and obese (11-20 lb) gravidas. Data were insufficient to construct specific guidelines for women with class II or class III obesity. Women should attempt to conceive at a normal weight for better obstetric outcomes. Improved comprehensive preconceptional care is necessary to help women reach this goal. Most American women currently gain weight below or above the new ranges, so changes are required in both women's behavior and how their care is managed. Data from a variety of interventions related to improved diet and increased physical activity show that individualized care can assist women in gaining weight within these guidelines. Summary: The guidelines offer many opportunities for obstetrician/gynecologists, together with ancillary healthcare providers, to assume a larger role as 'women's healthcare physicians' and to conduct research that could improve the health of mothers and children. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
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New guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy: what obstetrician/gynecologists should know
Rasmussen, Kathleen M; Catalano, Patrick M; Yaktine, Ann LPurpose of review: To review the recently issued guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy. Recent findings: These guidelines were developed to minimize the negative health consequences for both mother and fetus of inadequate or excessive weight gain. They call for categorizing women's prepregnancy BMI using the WHO/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute cutoff points and provide ranges of recommended weight gain for underweight (28-40 lb), normal weight (25-35 lb), overweight (15-25 lb) and obese (11-20 lb) gravidas. Data were insufficient to construct specific guidelines for women with class II or class III obesity. Women should attempt to conceive at a normal weight for better obstetric outcomes. Improved comprehensive preconceptional care is necessary to help women reach this goal. Most American women currently gain weight below or above the new ranges, so changes are required in both women's behavior and how their care is managed. Data from a variety of interventions related to improved diet and increased physical activity show that individualized care can assist women in gaining weight within these guidelines. Summary: The guidelines offer many opportunities for obstetrician/gynecologists, together with ancillary healthcare providers, to assume a larger role as 'women's healthcare physicians' and to conduct research that could improve the health of mothers and children. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
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Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: Publishes original research, reviews and case reports in the fields of obstetrics, prenatal diagnosis, general gynecology and reproductive endocrinology.Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - Gynecology. "The Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics" was founded in 1870 as "Archiv für Gynaekologie" and has a long and outstanding tradition. Since 1922 the journal ha...
AWHONN Lifelines: AWHONN Lifelines: journal information, contents and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology: Each issue covers two topics of interest to practicing obstetricians and gynecologists.
Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Six issues per year with literature reviews, views of the leading experts and annotated references.
Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review: Publishes high quality reviews drawn from all relevant disciplines in this rapidly expanding field.
Green Journal - Obstetrics And Gynecology: Web site for Obstetrics & Gynecology.
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer: International Journal of Gynecological Cancer: journal information, contents lists and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website.
International Journal of Gynecological Pathology: Official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists. Table of contents, author guidelines, editorial board and subscription information.
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing: information, contents and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website.
Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology: Reviews advances in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Journal of Pelvic Surgery: Latest research, scientific advances, and clinical experience in the area of pelvic surgery.
MedBioWorld: Links to Obstetrics, Gynecology & Pediatric Journals
Menopause: Research, applied basic science, and clinical guidelines on all aspects of menopause.
Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey: Table of contents, author guidelines, editorial board and subscription information.
Reproductive Medicine Review: Publishes up-to-date reviews of reproductive medicine, particularly in relation to scientific discoveries underpinning developments in clinical practice.
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