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 …

Given the detrimental influence of maternal overweight and obesity on reproductive and
pregnancy outcomes for the mother and child, it is the position of the American Dietetic …

Excessive gestational weight gain has been shown to relate to high-postpartum weight
retention and the development of overweight and obesity later in life. Because many women …

Excessive gestational weight gain and obesity have been recognized as independent risk
factors for maternal and fetal complications of pregnancy with significant lifelong …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that women of child-bearing ages
should maintain good nutritional status through a lifestyle that optimizes maternal health and …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that women of childbearing potential
should maintain good nutritional status through a lifestyle that optimizes maternal health and …

Past research on maternal weight gain during pregnancy has focused on determinants and
consequences of inadequate weight gain with concerns for the health of the infant. However …

Prenatal care providers are advised to evaluate maternal weight at each regularly
scheduled prenatal visit, monitor progress toward meeting weight gain goals, and provide …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether an organized, consistent program of dietary and lifestyle
counseling prevents excessive weight gain in pregnancy. METHODS: This randomized …

▪ Abstract About one third of all pregnant women in the United States are obese. Maternal
obesity at conception alters gestational metabolic adjustments and affects placental …