Overweight and obesity not only are major risk factors for number of chronic diseases, but
also a risk factor for pregnancy complications in women. The present study aims to …

Background: The benefits of breastfeeding are well established in the literature. Barriers
related to breastfeeding, such as maternal obesity, are also cited in the literature. Worldwide …

Background Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity and human milk feeding have been associated
with altered infant gut microbiota. Research aim Determine the relationships between …

Abstract Background/Objectives Maternal obesity is associated with a decreased intention
and initiation of breastfeeding as well as a shortened duration of breastfeeding. This …

Objectives To investigate the prenatal intention to breastfeed and the estimated extent and
duration of the forthcoming breastfeeding among nulliparous and multiparous women in …

Background: Globally, rising trends in gestational diabetes and body mass index contribute
to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Lifestyle modifications and breastfeeding …

Objective: To assess whether or to what extent maternal obesity during early pregnancy
could increase the risk of offspring lower respiratory infections (LRI). Study design: This …

Introduction Associations of pre-pregnancy impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and body mass
index (BMI) with large for gestational age (LGA) and preterm birth (PTB) have been poorly …

Objectives Using routinely collected hospital data, this study explored secular trends over
time in breast feeding initiation in a large Australian sample. The association between …

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between possible
covariates, with emphasis on maternal body mass index (BMI), on exclusive breastfeeding …