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Effects of changes in maternal energy and protein intake during pregnancy, with special reference to fetal growth

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The relationship between the diet of the mother and the wellbeing of the fetus and infant continues to be a matter of great importance, uncertainty and controversy. A great deal of information has become available since the RCOG study group on nutrition during pregnancy.(1)

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Clinical Sciences Centre, Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, UK

    F. Sharp MD, FRCOG  & R. B. Fraser MD, FRCOG, DCH  & 

  2. Department of Paediatrics, University of Sheffield, Children’s Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2TH, UK

    R. D. B. Milner MA, ScD (Cantab), MD (Lond), FRCP (Lond)

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Rush, D. (1989). Effects of changes in maternal energy and protein intake during pregnancy, with special reference to fetal growth. In: Sharp, F., Fraser, R.B., Milner, R.D.B. (eds) Fetal Growth. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1707-0_21

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