The postpartum period, defined as the 12 weeks after delivery, is an important time for a new
mother and her family and can be considered a fourth trimester. Outpatient postpartum care …

The maternal microbiome is recognized as a key determinant of a range of important
maternal and child health outcomes, and together with perinatal factors influences the infant …

Prevention of obesity in women of reproductive age is widely recognised to be important
both for their health and for that of their offspring. Weight-control interventions, including …

Background Overweight and obesity are generally thought to elevate morbidity and
mortality. New data call this supposed association into question. Methods The Cochrane …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women. Because women
generally present with more atypical symptoms of CVD than do men and because …

It is important to pay attention to weight management before and between pregnancies, as
women have an increased risk of weight gain during the reproductive years. Having a baby …

OBJECTIVE: To review the effectiveness of physical activity (PA) and PA plus diet
interventions in managing weight among overweight or obese (OW/OB) pregnant or …

Background: Early life may be a “critical period” when appetite and regulation of energy
balance are programmed, with lifelong consequences for obesity risk. Insight into the …

Women of childbearing age are at an increased risk for obesity 1 and diabetes 2 because of
excessive weight gain during pregnancy and weight retention after delivery. 3 Population …

The rise in obesity and associated morbidity is currently one of our greatest public health
challenges. Women represent a high risk group for weight gain with associated metabolic …