Beyond BMI: Pregnancy-related weight stigma increases risk of gestational diabetes.

Nagpal, Taniya S; Tomiyama, A Janet; Incollingo Rodriguez, Angela C · Prim Care Diabetes · 2021

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

The objective of this research brief was to assess if prenatal weight stigma is a predictive factor for perinatal complications compared to pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI). Data were assessed from 358 women. Results indicated weight stigma concerns increased the odds of gestational diabetes, with a stronger association than BMI.

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