Abstract Background The association between Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines and
pregnancy outcomes across ethnicities is uncertain. We evaluated the associations of …

Importance Evidence suggests that maternal obesity increases the risk of fetal death,
stillbirth, and infant death; however, the optimal body mass index (BMI) for prevention is not …

OBJECTIVE Given the role of gut microbiota in regulating metabolism, probiotics
administered during pregnancy might prevent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This …

Studies assessing maternal dietary intakes and the relationship with birthweight are
inconsistent, thus attempting to draw inferences on the role of maternal nutrition in …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether prepregnancy obesity is associated with adverse
pregnancy outcomes among women without chronic disease. METHODS: Singleton …

Background Maternal obesity, excess weight gain and lifestyle behaviours during pregnancy
have been associated with future overweight and other adverse health outcomes for …

Background Controversy exists about how much, if any, weight obese pregnant women
should gain. While the revised Institute of Medicine guidelines on gestational weight gain …

Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a health problem that is increasing
around the world. Introduction: Prevention of GDM, rather than treatment, could have several …

Background The prevalence of excessive gestational weight gain (EGWG) during pregnancy
is increasing, and it is extremely harmful to pregnant women and newborns. Previous …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether adverse neonatal outcome, defined as birth injuries or
severe illnesses in the newborn, was associated with maternal body mass index (BMI) in …