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Maternal obesity: effects on pregnancy and the role of pre-conception counselling.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20143963     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
C Y W Lee; G Koren
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology     Volume:  30     ISSN:  1364-6893     ISO Abbreviation:  J Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-02-10     Completed Date:  2010-05-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8309140     Medline TA:  J Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  101-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Counseling*
Female
Humans
Metabolic Syndrome X / complications
Obesity / complications*,  epidemiology,  psychology
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / etiology*,  prevention & control
Prevalence
Weight Gain

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