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Maternal obesity is linked with adverse outcomes for mothers and babies. To get an
overview of risks related to obesity in pregnant women, a systematic review of reviews was …

Background Some studies have suggested that women with SARS-CoV-2 infection during
pregnancy are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes, but these …

BACKGROUND The great majority of studies performed so far concerning women
diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have focused on diagnosis, menstrual …

Importance Evidence suggests that maternal obesity increases the risk of fetal death,
stillbirth, and infant death; however, the optimal body mass index (BMI) for prevention is not …

Primary care services should ensure that all women of childbearing age have the
opportunity to optimise their weight before pregnancy. Advice on weight and lifestyle should …

Maternal obesity during pregnancy is an important public health problem in Western
countries. Currently, obesity prevalence rates in pregnant women are estimated to be as …

Background: Maternal obesity, excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) and post-partum
weight retention (PPWR) constitute new public health challenges, due to the association …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the association between maternal overweight and obesity on
complications during pregnancy and delivery in Denmark. METHODS: A population-based …

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 …