Maternal obesity is present in 20–34% of pregnant women and has been associated with
both intrauterine growth restriction and large-for-gestational age fetuses. While fetal and …

Context Maternal obesity has a significant impact on placental development. However, this
impact on the placenta's structure and function (ie, nutrient transport and hormone and …

It is well-accepted that maternal obesity affects fetal development to elevate the risk of
offspring disease, but how this happens is unclear. Understanding placental alterations …

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions and pregnancies in obese mothers have
increased risk for complications including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders …

Maternal obesity is increasingly prevalent and is associated with elevated morbidity and
mortality rates in both mothers and children. At the interface between the mother and the …

The incidence of obesity is rising rapidly worldwide with the consequence that more women
are entering pregnancy overweight or obese. This leads to an increased incidence of clinical …

Maternal obesity is associated with pregnancy complications and increases the risk for the
infant to develop obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease later in life. However, the …

Maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are associated with insulin
resistance and health risks for mother and offspring. Obesity is also characterized by low …

BACKGROUND: Pre-gravid obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality for
both mother and offspring. Recent studies have demonstrated a heightened inflammatory …

Pregestational obesity is a significant risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Maternal
obesity is associated with a specific proinflammatory, endocrine and metabolic phenotype …