Body composition in term neonates of mothers with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Oluyemi A AderibigbeJustin R LappenKelly S Gibson

Published in: Pediatric research (2022)

Birth weight percentiles do not explain the predisposition to cardiovascular complications in offspring of hypertensive mothers. Body composition estimation may provide an explanation for this increased risk. Percent body fat is higher in term neonates of mothers with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy than neonates of normotensive mothers. Body composition is different in term neonates of mothers with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Keyphrases

body composition
gestational age
preterm birth
low birth weight
blood pressure
birth weight
resistance training
preterm infants
bone mineral density
pregnancy outcomes
high fat diet
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
body mass index