Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) remain one of the major causes of pregnancy-
related maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Affected women are also at …

The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnancy is rising and this represents a
significant challenge for the management of pregnancy and delivery. Women who have a …

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect up to 10% of pregnancies worldwide, which
includes the 3%–5% of all pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is …

Pre-eclampsia is a common disorder that particularly affects first pregnancies. The clinical
presentation is highly variable but hypertension and proteinuria are usually seen. These …

The prevalence of obesity, measured by body mass index, has risen to unacceptable levels
in both men and women in the United States and worldwide with resultant hazardous health …

Background Maternal obesity and excessive gestational weight gain may have persistent
effects on offspring fat development. However, it remains unclear whether these effects differ …

Purpose: To summarize the evidence from the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory
Committee Scientific Report, including new evidence from an updated search of the effects …

Obesity is the most common medical condition in women of reproductive age. Obesity during
pregnancy has short term and long term adverse consequences for both mother and child …

Importance Body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain are increasing globally. In
2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) provided specific recommendations regarding the ideal …

Summary Pre-eclampsia affects 3–5% of pregnancies and is traditionally diagnosed by the
combined presentation of high blood pressure and proteinuria. New definitions also include …