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Re: Weight gain

From: Thomas (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 14:27:00 -0600 (CST)

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I no-longer weigh any of my patients. The evidence for weight gain as a screening test for toxaemia is very slim. The variation in weight gain is huge. It is a bad screening test and I wouldn't get too concerned. Do chat to your OBGYN though. He'll/she'll explain to you the current controversies.

-- Thomas Ind MB BS MD MRCOG London UK

For every complex problem there is a simple solution...and it's wrong. (H L Mencken).

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