Why the study?
Does poor maternal physical functioning prior to or during pregnancy increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes in socially disadvantaged women?
Population
250 socially disadvantaged pregnant women recruited from six health centers in the greater Boston area…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports targeted evaluation of physical functioning in at-risk pregnancies; leaves open whether improving function reduces preterm labor.
Does poor maternal physical functioning prior to or during pregnancy increase the risk of adverse birth outcomes in socially disadvantaged women?
Poor physical functioning prior to or during pregnancy in socially disadvantaged women is associated with a significantly increased risk of preterm labor.
Haas et al. (1999) studied this question.
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