Maternal undernutrition remains a critical public health problem. There are large regional
and within-country disparities in the burden of underweight, anemia, and micronutrient …

A vast body of literature supports strong associations between maternal obesity and risk of a
wide range of birth and pregnancy outcomes (see Chapters 4 and 6). Notably, these health …

Background Overweight and obesity during pregnancy represents a considerable health
burden. While research has focused on interventions to limit gestational weight gain, there is …

Introduction Obesity represents a significant health burden, and WHO recognises the
importance of preventing weight gain and subsequent development of obesity among adults …

A healthy eating pattern is recommended for all life stages and is central to achieving
optimal pregnancy outcomes and successful lactation. The preconception period is a critical …

Pregnancy is a high-risk period for excess gestational weight gain and subsequent obesity
development. Antenatal lifestyle interventions are prioritised to optimise weight, with current …

Overweight and obesity during pregnancy are common and are associated with an
increased risk of adverse health outcomes for both the mother and the infant. However …

Introduction Low birth weight (LBW, birth weight less than 2500 g) is associated with infant
mortality and childhood morbidity. Poor maternal nutritional status is one of several …

The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnancy is rising and this represents a
significant challenge for the management of pregnancy and delivery. Women who have a …

Pregnancy presents a unique époque in life with considerable potential to influence not only
maternal health but also the health of the next generation. Nutritional interventions in …