Maternal obesity and occurrence of fetal macrosomia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Laura GaudetZachary M FerraroShi Wu WenMark Walker

Published in: BioMed research international (2014)

Maternal obesity appears to play a significant role in the development of fetal overgrowth. There is a critical need for effective personal and public health initiatives designed to decrease prepregnancy weight and optimize gestational weight gain.

Keyphrases

weight gain
birth weight
body mass index
public health
weight loss
risk assessment
pregnancy outcomes
metabolic syndrome
pregnant women
high fat diet induced
gestational age
preterm birth