These trends likely affected all of our study participants, but our research shows that in addition, women who experienced excessive gestational weight gain also experienced sustained increases in fat mass and weight.» (sciencedaily.com)
In 2009, the Institute of Medicine issued revised recommendations for gestational weight gain for use in conjunction with clinical judgment by healthcare providers. (sciencedaily.com)
Further, there has been little research on the long - term effects of gestational weight gain on childhood obesity risk in vulnerable populations. (sciencedaily.com)