Maternal obesity: Effects on pregnancy and the role of pre-conception counselling

C. Y.W. Lee; G. Koren

doi:10.3109/01443610903474355

Maternal obesity: Effects on pregnancy and the role of pre-conception counselling

C. Y.W. Lee, G. Koren

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Abstract

Obesity is an important public health issue not only in the general population, but also among pregnant women. Maternal obesity is associated with potential risks and complications for both the mother and the fetus. In this review, an update on the reproductive risks of maternal obesity and the role of pre-conception counselling are presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	101-106
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume	30
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/01443610903474355
State	Published - Feb 2010
Externally published	Yes

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Maternal obesity
Pre-conception counselling

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