The impact of maternal obesity on maternal and fetal health

The increasing rate of maternal obesity provides a major challenge to obstetric practice. Maternal obesity can result in negative outcomes for both women and fetuses. The maternal risks during pregnancy include gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. The fetus is at risk for stillbirth and congenital...

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Published in:	Reviews in obstetrics and gynecology Vol. 1; no. 4; pp. 170 - 178
Main Authors:	Leddy, Meaghan A, Power, Michael L, Schulkin, Jay
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States MedReviews, LLC 01-01-2008
Subjects:	Management Review Obesity Fetal health Birth outcomes Diabetes Maternal health
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Summary:	The increasing rate of maternal obesity provides a major challenge to obstetric practice. Maternal obesity can result in negative outcomes for both women and fetuses. The maternal risks during pregnancy include gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. The fetus is at risk for stillbirth and congenital anomalies. Obesity in pregnancy can also affect health later in life for both mother and child. For women, these risks include heart disease and hypertension. Children have a risk of future obesity and heart disease. Women and their offspring are at increased risk for diabetes. Obstetrician-gynecologists are well positioned to prevent and treat this epidemic.
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ISSN:	1941-2797