Journal article
Intention to Become Pregnant and Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Increased stress, psychosocial problems, economic disadvantages, and lack of prenatal care are proposed to explain discrepancies in the outcome of unintended pregnancies. Studies of maternal intention and pregnancy outcomes have yielded varied results. Objective is to review studies of the risk of low birth weight (LBW)/preterm births (PTB) associated with unintended pregnancies ending in a live birth. We reviewed studies reporting on maternal …
Authors
Shah PS; Balkhair T; Ohlsson A; Beyene J; Scott F; Frick C
Journal
Maternal and Child Health Journal, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 205–216
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
February 2011
DOI
10.1007/s10995-009-0546-2
ISSN
1092-7875