Association between pre-pregnancy BMI and preterm birth in Chinese women: a retrospective study

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Authors: Qing Li, Xinyi Lu, Jun Zhang, Tao Duan
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.31643569
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Abstract

To explore the association between pre-pregnancy BMI (PPBMI) and preterm birth (PTB) across the Chinese population. A total of 72,827 singleton pregnancies were included in this retrospective cohort study. Women were divided into 4 groups according to PPBMI (kg/m2): underweight (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Birth Development and Health

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Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN