Importance Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is common and associated with
adverse pregnancy outcomes. Antenatal lifestyle interventions limit GWG; yet benefits of …

The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnancy is rising and this represents a
significant challenge for the management of pregnancy and delivery. Women who have a …

Abstract Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), a common pregnancy complication
associated with many maternal and neonatal consequences, is increased in mothers with …

Background: Diabetes and related complications are estimated to cost US $727 billion
worldwide annually. Type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes are three …

Background The use of social media and mobile health (mHealth) apps has been increasing
in pregnancy care. However, the effectiveness of these interventions is still unclear …

Background: Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) during pregnancy is a major public
health concern associated with negative health outcomes for both mother and child …

Obstetricians and gynecologists are well positioned to influence population health through
maternity and women's health services. Obesity is common in women of reproductive age …

Gestational diabetes (GDM) impacts approximately 17 million pregnancies worldwide.
Women with a history of GDM have an 8–10‐fold higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes …

Background: Overweight/obesity is associated with pregnancy-related disorders, such as
gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG). Although …

Background: Hospital-based health promotion resources to assist pregnant women in
adopting a healthy lifestyle and optimizing gestational weight gain are important, but with …