The effect of obesity in pregnancy and gestational weight gain on neonatal outcome in glucose-tolerant mothers.

Huai Heng LohHaslinda TaipinAsri Said

Published in: Obesity science & practice (2021)

Obesity in pregnancy was not associated with poor neonatal outcome in this small sample of women in Malaysia. Total GWG showed a weak correlation with baby's birth weight in overweight/obese group.

Keyphrases

weight gain
birth weight
weight loss
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
preterm birth
metabolic syndrome
bariatric surgery
polycystic ovary syndrome
adipose tissue
type diabetes
pregnant women
blood glucose
insulin resistance
obese patients
gestational age
skeletal muscle
cervical cancer screening