| A comparison of maternal and paternal body mass index in early pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 21466517 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Aim: To determine the body mass index (BMI) and the body composition of fathers-to-be and to compare the findings with those of mothers-to-be during early pregnancy. Methods: This was a descriptive and comparative study based at a large university teaching hospital. We enrolled men whose partner booked for antenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy during July 2009. The height and weight of both parents-to-be were measured digitally, and BMI was calculated. The body compositions of the couple were analysed using bioelectrical impedance. Results: Of 167 fathers-to-be, 14% were obese (BMI > 29.9 kg/m(2) ) compared with 16% of mothers-to-be (NS). However, 50% were overweight (BMI 25.0-29.9 kg/m(2) ) compared with 26% of mothers-to-be (P < 0.001). This may be explained, in part, because the men were on average two years older than the women, and in the men, BMI increased with age. The men had a lower overall fat percentage (P < 0.001), but their visceral fat was higher than in the women (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Our findings show a high level of obesity in fathers-to-be, which has implications not only for the men themselves but also their families. We suggest that public health interventions directed at obesity during pregnancy should include both parents-to-be. |
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Ross Kelly; Nadine Farah; Norah O'Connor; Mairead Kennelly; Bernard Stuart; Michael J Turner |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-01-06 |
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Title: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology Volume: 51 ISSN: 1479-828X ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-04-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0001027 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 147-50 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2011 The Authors. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology © 2011 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. |
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UCD Centre for Human Reproduction, Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. |
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