Obesity and pregnancy: mechanisms of short term and long term adverse consequences for mother and child

Short summary

Maternal obesity during pregnancy increases risks for infertility, spontaneous pregnancy loss, congenital anomalies, gestational diabetes, cesarean delivery, postpartum complications (thromboembolism, depression, breastfeeding difficulties), and future cardiometabolic risks. Offspring are born with higher body fat, increasing childhood obesity risk.

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