Journal of Women's Health Care

Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access

ISSN: 2167-0420

Research Article - (2017) Volume 6, Issue 1

Is Gestational Weight Gain and Early Postpartum Weight Retention Associated with Clinician Advice in First Time Mothers?

Van Der Pligt P1*, Ball K1, Hesketh KD1, Teychenne M1, Crawford D1, Dodd J2,3 and Campbell K1
1Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
2The University of Adelaide, School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health, Robinson Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
3Department of Perinatal Medicine, The Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Women’s and Babies Division, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
*Corresponding Author: Van Der Pligt P, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia, Tel: 61392468738 Email:

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