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A woman who is healthy at the time of conception is more likely to have a successful
pregnancy and a healthy child. We reviewed published evidence and present new data from …

Objective To use a quantitative approach to evaluate the literature for quantity, quality, and
consistency of studies of maternal and infant characteristics in association with …

Obesity in women of reproductive age is increasing in prevelance worldwide. Obesity
reduces fertility and increases time taken to conceive, and obesity-related comorbidities …

The importance of breastfeeding in low-income and middle-income countries is well
recognised, but less consensus exists about its importance in high-income countries. In low …

Despite its established benefits, breastfeeding is no longer a norm in many communities.
Multifactorial determinants of breastfeeding need supportive measures at many levels, from …

Maternal obesity is linked with adverse outcomes for mothers and babies. To get an
overview of risks related to obesity in pregnant women, a systematic review of reviews was …

Obstetricians and gynecologists are well positioned to influence population health through
maternity and women's health services. Obesity is common in women of reproductive age …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that all women of reproductive age
receive education about maternal and fetal risks associated with prepregnancy obesity …

Maternal obesity is associated with significantly lower rates of breastfeeding initiation,
duration and exclusivity. Increasing rates of obesity among reproductive-age women has …