The Claim
A novel mixed-effects model using longitudinal weight measurements can accurately estimate gestational weight gain at 40 weeks gestation even when weight data are missing or delivery occurs before or after 40 weeks, improving comparability across studies.
What the research says
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Scientists have created a smart math tool that can guess how much weight a pregnant person gains by the time they're due—even if their weight records are incomplete or they gave birth early or late—so doctors can compare results more fairly across different studies.
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A novel mixed-effects model using longitudinal weight measurements can accurately estimate gestational weight gain at 40 weeks gestation even when weight data are missing or delivery occurs before or after 40 weeks, improving comparability across studies.
What the research says
1 studyScientists used a smart math tool to guess how much weight a woman gained by week 40, even if she had her baby early or late — and it worked well. This helps compare weight gain across different pregnancies more fairly.
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