Obesity and Extreme Slimness Cause Risks in Pregnancy (IMAGE)

Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology

Obesity and Extreme Slimness Cause Risks in Pregnancy

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Obese women run the risk of problems during pregnancy, labor and complications for the baby's health. A new study of more than 3,000 expectant mothers confirms this, and also reveals that being underweight also has specific complications.

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