Effect of the smartphone application on caesarean section in women with overweight and obesity: a randomized controlled trial in China
Yi Feng,
Cuixia Shi,
Chengyan Zhang
et al.
Abstract:Background
The rate of caesarean section (CS) is increasing worldwide. While a CS can be life-saving when medically indicated, it can cause adverse health effects for both women and children. This trial aims to evaluate the effect of the smartphone application, which aims to control the gestational weight gain, on the rate of CS in overweight and obese women.
Methods
Overweight and obese primiparas (BMI ≥ 24 kg/m2) with age between 20 and 40 years … Show more
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