Body mass index at 11-13 weeks' gestation and pregnancy complications in a Southern Chinese population: a retrospective cohort study.

Piya ChaemsaithongTak Yeung LeungDaljit SahotaYvonne Kwun Yue ChengWing Cheong LeungTsz Kin LoLiona Chiu Yee Poon

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2018)

Maternal overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for subsequent development of various pregnancy complications. The need of increased awareness and health surveillance is essential when BMI ≥23 kg/m2.

Keyphrases

body mass index
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
public health
gestational age
birth weight
weight gain
risk factors
healthcare
pregnant women
preterm infants
mental health
physical activity
health information
health promotion
weight loss
risk assessment
social media