Maternal high-fat diet (HFD) during pregnancy is associated with rapid weight gain and fetal
fat mass increase at an early stage. Also, HFD during pregnancy can cause the activation of …

Background: Maternal obesity and maternal overnutrition, can lead to epigenetic alterations
during pregnancy and these alterations can influence fetal and neonatal phenotype which …

Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is a strong predictor of obesity in later life with long
term health consequences in women. Suboptimal lifestyle behaviours (eg, diet and physical …

Background The prevalence of excessive gestational weight gain (EGWG) during pregnancy
is increasing, and it is extremely harmful to pregnant women and newborns. Previous …

Maternal obesity has many implications for offspring health that persist throughout their
lifespan that include obesity and cardiovascular complications. Several different factors …

Background This study aimed to explore the relationship between insulin resistance (IR) and
adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and to …

Background Interventions that provide pregnant women with opportunities to access and
participate in physical activity have been shown to be beneficial to their health. Much of this …

Objective To synthesize existing research on communication practices between healthcare
professionals and overweight and obese pregnant women. Methods Following PRISMA …

Background Suboptimum weight gain during pregnancy may carry long term health
consequences for the infant or mother. Nutritional imbalances are well recognized as a …

Hyperglycaemia in pregnancy (HIP) is a pregnancy complication characterized by mild to
moderate hyperglycaemia that negatively impacts short‐and long‐term health of mother and …