Objective. To determine a precise estimate for the contribution of maternal obesity to
macrosomia. Data Sources. The search strategy included database searches in 2011 of …

Maternal nutritional status (MNS) is a strong predictor of growth and development in the first
1000 days of life and may influence susceptibility to non-communicable diseases in …

Background Macrosomia is a risk factor for adverse delivery outcomes. We investigated the
prevalence, risk factors, and delivery outcomes of babies with macrosomia in 23 developing …

Context: Women who have diabetes mellitus during pregnancy are at higher risk of adverse
outcomes. Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is also emerging as a risk factor for …

Aims To evaluate the effect of maternal body mass index (BMI) on gestational diabetes
(GDM) and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women who are overweight or obese …

Maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and subsequent gestational weight gain
(GWG) are strong predictors of maternal and infant outcomes; however the influence of …

Background Approximately 17% of children in the US are obese. Children that are
overweight or obese are also more likely to be obese as adults and suffer from various …

Objective: To investigate the risk factors and outcomes of macrosomia in China. Methods:
This was a multicenter, retrospective cohort study conducted in China. 178 709 singletons …

The incidence of obesity in pregnancy has increased over the past 2 decades, with nearly
50% of US women aged 15-49 years classified as overweight or obese. Obesity …

Background: Reproductive years represent a major proportion of women‟ s life. This review
focuses on recommended nutritional considerations, physical activity pattern as well as the …