Nutrition counseling is a cornerstone of prenatal care for all women during pregnancy. A
woman's nutritional status not only influences her health but also pregnancy outcomes and …

This study aimed to examine the effect of lifestyle intervention on the risk of gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM). We searched PubMed, Springer and other databases to retrieve …

The rise in obesity and associated morbidity is currently one of our greatest public health
challenges. Women represent a high risk group for weight gain with associated metabolic …

The obesity epidemic is on the rise throughout the USA and the world. Not only does it affect
the general population but it also specifically poses unique threats to a woman's life in the …

Aim This study retrospectively evaluated the complications associated with prepregnancy
overweight (OW) or obesity (OB) and gestational weight gain (GWG) in women with or …

Context: Interventions targeting maternal obesity are a healthcare and public health priority.
Objective: The objective of this review was to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the …

Dietary intake during pregnancy influences maternal health. Poor dietary practices during
pregnancy have been linked to maternal complications. The objective was to determine the …

Objective To determine the effect of serial weighing and dietary advice compared with
standard antenatal care on obstetric outcomes. Design Randomised controlled clinical trial …

Objective To assess maternal abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness (SFT) measured by
ultrasound as an independent predictor of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Design A …

Objective The Lifestyle Interventions for Expectant Moms (LIFE‐Moms) Consortium is
designed to determine, in pregnant women with overweight or obesity, whether various …