title: Maternal obesity: consequences and prevention strategies.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing in Wilmington, NC.
authors.forename: Merrie Rebecca
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Walters
authors.affiliation: University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing in Wilmington, NC. Electronic address: taylorjs@uncw.edu.
authors.forename: Julie Smith
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: 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