Testing the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations on maternal reproductive health and associated neonatal characteristics in a transitional, Mediterranean population.

Jelena ŠaracDubravka Havaš AuguštinMatea Zajc PetranovićNatalija NovokmetLuka BočkorLada StanišićEmily S PetherickDeni KarelovićAlen ŠelovićRafaela Mrdjen HodžićSanja Musić MilanovićEllen W DemerathLawrence M SchellNoël CameronSaša Missoni

Published in: Annals of human biology (2022)

High maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and excessive GWG were both significantly associated with deviated biochemical parameters and neonatal size. More careful monitoring of maternal nutritional status can lead to better pre- and perinatal maternal healthcare.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
healthcare
weight gain
pregnant women
gestational age
physical activity
clinical practice
health insurance