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Factors That Influence Excessive Gestational Weight Gain: Moving Beyond Assessment And Counselling, Emily E, Campbell, Paula D N Dworatzek, Debbie Penava, Barbra De Vrijer, Jason A. Gilliland, June I. Matthews, Jamie A Seabrook

Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL)

One in four Canadian adults is obese, and more women are entering pregnancy with a higher body mass index (BMI) than in the past. Pregnant women who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of pregnancy-related complications than women of normal weight. Gestational weight gain (GWG) is also associated with childhood obesity. Although the factors influencing weight gain during pregnancy are multifaceted, little is known about the social inequality of GWG. This review will address some of the socioeconomic factors and maternal characteristics influencing weight gain and the impact that excessive GWG has on health outcomes such as post-partum …