Maternal adiposity measures and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a prevalent complication during pregnancy with significant implications for maternal and perinatal health globally. Maternal obesity is a known risk factor for HDP. This review sought to identify adiposity indicators in early pregnancy that are linked to the development of HDP.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search of the PubMed, Science Citation Index (Web of Science), and Embase databases. Screening and quality evaluation of studies was conducted independently by two reviewers. Both random effects meta-analysis and narrative synthesis were performed.

Results

Thirty-one studies were included with a pooled sample of 81,311 women. The meta-analysis showed that the odds of HDP were significantly increased by hi

SUBMITTER: Xiang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11484192 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature