Background: The obesity epidemic has resulted in more overweight/obese women before
and during pregnancy. Their offspring tend to have higher birth weights and more body fat …

This publication presents a summary of the most recent evidence on maternal nutrition, the
prevention of obesity and noncommunicable disease. It provides an overview and explores …

Background Improved maternal nutrition and glycaemic control before and during
pregnancy are thought to benefit the health of the mother, with consequent benefits for infant …

Background The aim of this individual participant data meta-analysis (IPDMA) is to evaluate
the effects of dietary and lifestyle interventions among pregnant women who are overweight …

In a new trial, provision of antenatal dietary and lifestyle advice to pregnant women who are
obese is associated with modest improvements in maternal diet. This intervention is …

Background Maternal obesity is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and has
lifelong negative implications for offspring health. The Institute of Medicine recommends …

The current global obesity epidemic has resulted in more women entering pregnancy with a
body mass index in the overweight and obese range. It has been shown that offspring of …

Most women in the United States do not meet the recommendations for healthful nutrition
and weight before and during pregnancy. Women and providers often ask what a healthy …

The global pandemic of maternal obesity presents a major challenge for healthcare
providers, and has significant short-and long-term implications for both maternal and fetal …

There are well-recognised associations between excessive gestational weight gain (GWG)
and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including an increased risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational …