Association between Obesity during Pregnancy and Increased Use of Health Care
- 3 April 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 358 (14), 1444-1453
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa0706786
Abstract
In the United States, obesity during pregnancy is common and increases obstetrical risks. An estimate of the increase in use of health care services associated with obesity during pregnancy is needed.Keywords
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