Abstract
In May 2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) introduced revised gestational weight gain guidelines that were based on balancing the benefits and risks of weight gain for both the mother and child's health. This article provides an overview of these new recommendations, explaining the key changes made from the previous 1990 IOM recommendations. The important role of health care providers of pregnant women in the implementation of the new recommendations is detailed, and specific guidance for troubleshooting issues that may be encountered when helping women achieve appropriate gestational weight gains is provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 512-519 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2010 |
Keywords
- Gestational weight gain
- Pregnancy
- Pregravid body mass index
- Recommendations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternity and Midwifery