A woman who is healthy at the time of conception is more likely to have a successful
pregnancy and a healthy child. We reviewed published evidence and present new data from …

Two important maternal cardiometabolic disorders (CMDs), hypertensive disorders in
pregnancy (HDP)(including pre-eclampsia) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), result …

Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are growing public health problems that
contribute to maternal morbidity, mortality, and future risk of cardiovascular disease. Given …

In female mammals, mechanisms have been developed, throughout evolution, to integrate
environmental, nutritional and hormonal cues in order to guarantee reproduction in …

Abstract Pre-eclampsia affects 3%–5% of pregnant women worldwide and is associated with
a range of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including maternal and/or fetal death. It …

Obesity has been steadily increasing over the past decade in the US and worldwide. Since
1975, the prevalence of obesity has increased by 2% per decade, unabated despite new …

Maternal nutritional status during pregnancy will affect the outcomes for the mother and the
baby. Many analyses of the relationship between diet and outcome are often based on a …

Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM) are common maternal complications during pregnancy, with short-and long-term …

Food insecurity is a major social determinant of health affecting more than 10% of
Americans. Social determinants of health are increasingly recognized as a driving force of …

Background Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
Given its large public health burden, there is a need to identify modifiable factors that can be …