Maternal and Pediatric Nutrition
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Maternal Complications

Overweight and obese women are at increased risk of several pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes mellitus, hypertension, preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and postpartum weight retention. Similarly, fetuses of pregnant women who are overweight or obese are at increased risk of prematurity, stillbirth, congenital anomalies, macrosomia with a possible birth injury, and childhood obesity. Additional concerns include potential intrapartum, operative, and postoperative complications and difficulties related to anesthesia management. Obese women are also less likely to initiate and sustain breastfeeding.

Related Journals of Maternal Complications

Clinics in Mother and Child Health, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Journal of Women's Health Care, Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy