Maternal and long-term offspring outcomes of obesity during pregnancy.

Journal: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics

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Affiliated Institutions:  Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Avenida da Noruega, Lordelo, Vila Real, Portugal. alves.fcr@sapo.pt. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Avenida da Noruega, Lordelo, Vila Real, Portugal.

Abstract summary 

Obesity`s prevalence is rising in women of reproductive age worldwide and has become the most common medical condition at this age group. Besides, its occurrence is also rising during pregnancy. This condition not only increases the risk of noncommunicable diseases on the mother, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but also transfers this risk to the offspring.This is a narrative review based on scientific and review articles on the matter.Obesity is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, venous thromboembolism, infection, and mental health problems. Furthermore, it has an impact on the progress of labor and induction matters. Regarding offspring outcomes, it is related to higher incidence of congenital anomalies, perinatal mortality, and the occurrence of large for gestational age newborns. Still, it has implications on cardiometabolic risk and neurodevelopment in offspring.It is, therefore, imperative to encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles, especially in the peri-conception and interpregnancy periods. Likewise, there must be support in the multidisciplinary monitoring of these pregnant women to minimize associated complication rates.

Authors & Co-authors:  Alves Moreira Moutinho

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Citations :  Poston L, Caleyachetty R, Cnattingius S et al (2016) Preconceptional and maternal obesity: epidemiology and health consequences. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol 4:1025–1036
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Doi : 10.1007/s00404-023-07349-2
SSN : 1432-0711
Study Population
Women
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Other Terms
Maternal obesity;Offspring;Pregnancy;Risk management
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Country of Study
Mali
Publication Country
Germany