Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with an increasing incidence of
maternal and neonatal complications, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, fetal …

Summary The Middle East and north Africa are home to different populations with widely
varying cultures, histories, and socioeconomic settings. Hence, their health status, health …

Background Many women experience suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG) in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs), but our understanding of risk factors associated with GWG …

Weight stigma is a pervasive issue promoting significant adverse health and psychosocial
consequences. Preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women are particularly vulnerable …

Background Preconception exposures have been associated with adverse pregnancy, birth
and postpartum outcomes. However, the reports, statements and guidelines of national and …

Background The aim of this study was to describe the dietary patterns in pregnant women
and determine the association between diet factors, pre-pregnancy body mass index, socio …

Background Global epidemiological transition across various countries have documented
the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition. South Asian countries are facing this …

Introduction Obesity in pregnancy is a known risk factor for adverse maternal and neonatal
outcomes. Few studies have compared adverse pregnancy-related outcomes according to …

Accumulating evidence has highlighted the role of maternal nutritional status on fetal
development, birth outcomes and child health. The Mother and Infant Nutritional Assessment …

Background: There is not much data on the effects of the timing of gestational weight gain
(GWG), pre-pregnancy waist circumference (WC), pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) …