Obesity in women giving birth in Victoria, 2010-2019: a retrospective cohort study.

Yvonne E BakerGlyn TealeVidanka VasilevskiAlemayehu MekonnenLinda Sweet

Published in: The Medical journal of Australia (2024)

The proportion of births to Victorian women with obesity rose during 2010-2019, particularly in regional areas. Ensuring that regional health services are adequately resourced to meet the needs of the increasing number of women at risk of obesity during pregnancy is vital.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
polycystic ovary syndrome
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
skeletal muscle
body mass index
pregnant women
cervical cancer screening
physical activity
breast cancer risk
preterm birth