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Maternal metabolism and obesity: modifiable determinants of pregnancy outcome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19966268     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Obesity among pregnant women is highly prevalent worldwide and is associated in a linear manner with markedly increased risk of adverse outcome for mother and infant. Obesity in the mother may also independently confer risk of obesity to her child. The role of maternal metabolism in determining these outcomes and the potential for lifestyle modification are largely unknown.
METHODS: Relevant studies were identified by searching PubMed, the metaRegister of clinical trials and Google Scholar without limitations. Sensitive search strategies were combined with relevant medical subject headings and text words.
RESULTS: Maternal obesity and gestational weight gain have a significant impact on maternal metabolism and offspring development. Insulin resistance, glucose homeostasis, fat oxidation and amino acid synthesis are all disrupted by maternal obesity and contribute to adverse outcomes. Modification of lifestyle is an effective intervention strategy for improvement of maternal metabolism and the prevention of type 2 diabetes and, potentially, gestational diabetes.
CONCLUSIONS: Maternal obesity requires the development of effective interventions to improve pregnancy outcome. Strategies that incorporate a detailed understanding of the maternal metabolic environment and its consequences for the health of the mother and the growth of the child are likely to identify the best approach.
Authors:
Scott M Nelson; Phillippa Matthews; Lucilla Poston
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review     Date:  2009-12-04
Journal Detail:
Title:  Human reproduction update     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1460-2369     ISO Abbreviation:  Hum. Reprod. Update     Publication Date:    2010 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-06     Completed Date:  2010-07-01     Revised Date:  2011-07-28    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9507614     Medline TA:  Hum Reprod Update     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  255-75     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Developmental Medicine, Reproductive and Maternal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. s.nelson@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control
Diabetes, Gestational / prevention & control,  therapy
Female
Humans
Life Style
Obesity / complications,  metabolism*,  therapy*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / metabolism*,  therapy*
Pregnancy Outcome*
Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / prevention & control
Risk Factors
Weight Gain
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
//Chief Scientist Office
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