American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jun 1997
Inadequate weight gain among pregnant adolescents: risk factors and relationship to infant birth weight.
Our purpose was to identify behavioral markers for inadequate weight gain (< 20 pounds) during pregnancy among adolescents < 18 years old. ⋯ Our data suggest that behavioral risk factors are important in the identification of adolescents at greatest risk for inadequate weight gain. Early identification during pregnancy is essential to modify nutritional practices and thus minimize poor obstetric outcomes.