Preconception underweight and the risk of offspring congenital heart diseases in young pregnant women: Evidence from the China Birth Cohort Study.

Ruohua YanXiaohang LiuYaguang PengXiao-Xia Peng

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2024)

Preconception underweight was associated with an increased risk of offspring CHD in young pregnant women. Therefore, weight gain is important to prevent offspring CHD, especially for young women with low preconception BMI.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
weight gain
body mass index
high fat diet
middle aged
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
weight loss
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
physical activity