Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 195-200 , August 2008

Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index among Pregnant Adolescents: Gestational Weight Gain and Long-Term Post Partum Weight Retention

  • Natalie Pierre Joseph, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Natalie Pierre Joseph, MD, MPH, Boston Medical Center, 850 Harrison Ave, ACC-5, Adolescent Center, Boston MA, 02118
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  • Kodjo Bossou Hunkali, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Boston University School of Public Health
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  • Bridget Wilson, BS
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  • Elisha Morgan, BS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine
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  • Meagan Cross

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine
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  • Karen M. Freund, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Women's Health Unit, Evans Department of Medicine and Women's Health Interdisciplinary Research Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.08.006

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 195-200 , August 2008

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