Characteristics of maternal employment during pregnancy: Effects on low birthweight

M.D. Peoples-Sheps, E. Siegel, C.M. Suchindran, H. Origasa, A. Ware and A. Barakat

American Journal of Public Health, 1991, vol. 81, issue 8, 1007-1012

Abstract: Background: Although maternal employment is considered a risk factor for low birthweight (LBW), the manner in which employment might affect birthweight is poorly understood. In this analysis, selected characteristics of employment during pregnancy were examined for effects on pregnancy outcomes. Methods: Work characteristics included the number of hours per week, physical activities, and environmental conditions. The outcomes of interest were fetal growth retardation (

Date: 1991
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