Obesity in women of reproductive age is increasing at an unprecedented rate in western
societies. Maternal obesity is associated with an unequivocal increase in maternal and fetal …

The prevalence of obesity is high and rising worldwide. The greatest prevalence of obesity is
found in the western world and in urban developing countries. There is an increased …

Highlights•The prevalence of obesity has reached alarming proportions globally.•Maternal
obesity has become one of the most commonly occurring risk factors in obstetric …

Risks and management of obesity in pregnancy: current contro... : Current Opinion in Obstetrics
and Gynecology Risks and management of obesity in pregnancy: current controversies : Current …

A central problem in the characterization of obesity during pregnancy has been the lack of a
standard definition. In addition, the terms overweight and obese are often used …

Obesity has increased dramatically in the United States over the last several decades. 1 In
1990, states with the highest rates of obesity approached 15%. Today, approximately two …

Objective To analyze whether the obese women have an increased risk of pregnancy
complications and adverse fetal outcome. Methods The longitudinal prospective study was …

Objective To review the evidence and provide recommendations for the counselling and
management of obese parturients. Outcomes Outcomes evaluated include the impact of …

Rates of obesity among the pregnant population have increased substantially and adiposity
has a damaging effect on every aspect of female reproductive life. This review summarises …

We investigated the impact of maternal obesity on pregnancy outcomes. Women with normal
or obese body mass index (BMI) who delivered singleton infants at term were identified from …