American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 197, Issue 3 , Pages 223-228 , September 2007

Maternal obesity and risk of stillbirth: a metaanalysis

  • Susan Y. Chu, PhD, MSPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints: Susan Y. Chu, PhD, MSPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Mailstop K-23, Atlanta, GA 30333
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  • Shin Y. Kim, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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  • Joseph Lau, MD

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA.
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  • Christopher H. Schmid, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA.
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  • Patricia M. Dietz, DrPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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  • William M. Callaghan, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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  • Kathryn M. Curtis, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

Received 12 December 2006 ,Accepted 8 March 2007.

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 The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

PII: S0002-9378(07)00395-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.027

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 197, Issue 3 , Pages 223-228 , September 2007

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