Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a transitory metabolic condition caused by
dysregulation triggered by intolerance to carbohydrates, dysfunction of beta-pancreatic and …

This review analyzes the published evidence regarding maternal factors that influence the
developmental programming of long-term adiposity in humans and animals via the central …

Abstract Background/Objectives Obesity during pregnancy is associated with neonatal
adiposity, which is a risk factor for childhood obesity. Maternal physical activity (PA) and …

The factors controlling linear growth and weight gain in the human fetus and newborn infant
are poorly understood. We review here the changes in linear growth, weight gain, lean body …

Context The association of maternal gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with
neurodevelopmental outcomes remains controversial and evidence that maternal increasing …

Background Interactions between polymorphisms of the melatonin receptor 1B (MTNR1B)
gene and lifestyle intervention for gestational diabetes have been described. Whether these …

Background Embryonic neural development is associated with intrauterine nutritional status.
However, few cohort studies estimated the relationship between maternal dietary patterns …

Background C-peptide offers potential as a marker to indicate childhood metabolic
outcomes. Measuring C-peptide concentration might have better future utility in the risk …

Background Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is frequently associated with chronic, low-
grade inflammation. Whether this environment affects offspring anthropometry during early …

We investigate the prospective the association of gestational cardiovascular health (CVH)
with infant neurodevelopment, and whether such relation was mediated by cord blood …