Proper placental development and function are central to the health of both the mother and
the fetus during pregnancy. A critical component of healthy placental function is the proper …

Children of obese mothers are at increased risk of developmental adversities. Maternal
obesity is linked to an inflammatory in utero environment, which, in turn, is associated with …

Background Obesity during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM) and other complications. Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle …

Maternal obesity in pregnancy is associated with a number of adverse outcomes for mother
and her offspring both perinatally and later in life. This includes recent evidence that …

Background Advanced maternal age (AMA) is associated with several adverse pregnancy
outcomes, hence these pregnancies are considered to be “high risk.” A review of the …

Objective To investigate the impact of maternal body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) on clinical
complications, inpatient admissions, and additional short‐term costs to the National Health …

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 …

In many industrialised countries, one in five women booking for antenatal care is obese. As
well as affecting maternal health, maternal obesity may have important adverse …

Maternal obesity results in a number of obstetrical and fetal complications with both
immediate and long-term consequences. The increased prevalence of obesity has resulted …

Background: Preconception interventions in infertile couples can increase the chance of
pregnancy and lower its complications. The success in infertility treatment and achieving a …