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

Gestational weight gain has been one of the most important risk factors for adverse
maternal, perinatal, and long-term outcomes. Our systematic review and meta-analysis …

Background Bisphenols and phthalates are two classes of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
(EDCs) thought to influence weight and adiposity. Limited research has investigated their …

Objective This study aimed to determine whether the lockdown period of the initial novel
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) surge in New York affected gestational weight gain …

Background An inappropriate gestational weight gain (GWG) among pregnant women with
overweight/obesity is a crucial health problem. Its prevalence remains high worldwide …

The prevalence of obesity and overweight has been rapidly increasing and is significantly
higher among adult females in the Arab States. The aim of the present study was to explore …

Background The nutritional status of the mothers before pregnancy and the weights gained
during pregnancy are very crucial factors affecting the pregnancy outcomes and health of …

Many physical factors (including maternal comorbidities) affecting gestational weight gain
(GWG) have been widely studied; however, the psychosocial aspects pertaining to this need …

Background: Maternal underweight, defined as a body mass index (BMI) less than 18.5
kg/m², poses significant challenges in maternal and fetal health. Despite being prevalent …

Background Half of women with overweight gain excessive weight during pregnancy.
Perceived self-efficacy plays a significant role in adherence to healthy behaviours …