Objective To summarize short term outcomes in randomized controlled trials comparing
glibenclamide or metformin versus insulin or versus each other in women with gestational …

Objective. To determine a precise estimate for the contribution of maternal obesity to
macrosomia. Data Sources. The search strategy included database searches in 2011 of …

The objective of this study is to assess and quantify the risk for gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM) according to prepregnancy maternal body mass index (BMI). The design is a …

Objective We determined the potential programming effects of maternal obesity and high-fat
(HF) diet during pregnancy and/or lactation on offspring metabolic syndrome. Study Design …

We conducted a metaanalysis of published evidence on the relationship between maternal
obesity and the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs). Eligible studies were identified from 3 …

Objectives. To examine the association between high prepregnancy maternal body mass
index (BMI) and the risk of preterm birth (PTB). Methods. A systematic review of the literature …

Maternal obesity coupled with Western-style high-energy diets represents a special problem
that can result in poor fetal development, leading to harmful, persistent effects on offspring …

Objective We examined the associations of maternal prepregnancy BMI and gestational
weight gain with SBP and DBP in different trimesters of pregnancy and the risks of …

Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with significant maternal and infant morbidity are
on the rise in Western society despite advances of medical technology. Current risk factors …

Obesity has increased dramatically worldwide over the last two decades, becoming a social
concern. In pregnancy, obesity is associated with increased risk of maternal death and of …