Annals of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Research Article Pages 175-179

Maternal and Long-Term Offspring Outcomes of Obesity during Pregnancy

Authors: Fernanda Alves, Ana Moreira and Osvaldo Moutinho

Abstract: Obesity’s prevalence is rising in women of reproductive age worldwide and has become the most common medical condition at this age group. Besides, its occurrence is also rising during pregnancy. This condition not only increases the risk of noncommunicable diseases on the mother, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but also transfers this risk to the offspring.

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