This article is part of a Special Issue “SBN 2014”. Obesity in women of child-bearing age is a
growing problem in developed and developing countries. Evidence from human studies …

The obesity epidemic has led to more women entering pregnancy overweight or obese. In
addition to adverse short‐term outcomes, maternal obesity and/or gestational diabetes …

Metabolic disorders have seen an increased prevalence in recent years in developed as
well as developing countries. While it is clear lifestyle choices and habits have contributed to …

The prevalence of obesity in women of reproductive age is increasing in developed and
developing countries around the world. Human and animal studies indicate that maternal …

The consequences of excessive maternal weight and adiposity at conception for the
offspring are now well recognized. Maternal obesity increases the risk of overweight and …

As obesity rates have risen around the world, so to have pregnancies complicated by
maternal obesity. Obesity during pregnancy is not only associated with negative health …

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in most developed countries has markedly
increased during the last decades. In addition to genetic, hormonal, and metabolic …

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rising in all parts of the world and, among
young women, it presents a very clear danger during pregnancy. Women who are …

Obesity incidence is rising worldwide, including women of reproductive age, contributing to
increased gestations in which Maternal Obesity (MO) occurs. Offspring born to obese …

While adult lifestyle factors undoubtedly contribute to the incidence of obesity and its
attendant disorders, mounting evidence suggests that programming of obesity may occur …