As obesity becomes a worldwide epidemic, its prevalence during reproductive age is also
increased. Alarming reports state that two-thirds of adults in the USA are overweight or …

Pregnancy in women with obesity is an important public health problem with shortand long-
term implications for maternal and child health. During pregnancy, weight status is assessed …

Obesity in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review of Influential... : Obstetrical & Gynecological
Survey Obesity in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review of Influential Guidelines : Obstetrical …

Obesity among pregnant women is becoming one of the most important women's health
issues. Obesity is associated with increased risk of almost all pregnancy complications …

Rates of obesity have increased exponentially worldwide to almost epidemic proportions.
This is associated with a marked increase in adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes and …

Obesity is dramatically increasing throughout the world and is known to be a major cause of
preventable morbidity and mortality. By screening women for obesity and obesity-related …

Background the incidence of obesity increases in all developed countries to frightful
percentages, also in women of reproductive age. Maternal obesity is associated with …

One third of adult women in the United States are obese. During pregnancy, obese women
are at increased risk for several adverse perinatal outcomes, including anesthetic …

The obesity epidemic is of some concern in women of reproductive age. Maternal obesity is
associated with many pregnancy complications, especially gestational diabetes and …

Obesity is reaching pandemic proportions worldwide. It is increasingly being recognised as
a risk factor during pregnancy. Women should ideally be counselled preconceptionally …