Maternal obesity: consequences and prevention strategies.
Maternal obesity is associated with pregnancy complications and birth defects. Infants born to obese mothers may be at greater risk for childhood and adult obesity. Preconception planning with women of childbearing age should include information on the potential effects of obesity during pregnancy.
Walters
Merrie Rebecca
MR
University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing in Wilmington, NC.
Taylor
Julie Smith
JS
University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing in Wilmington, NC. Electronic address: taylorjs@uncw.edu.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects