Lifestyle-based and psychological interventions during pregnancy and risk of obesity and obesity-associated metabolic complications in the offspring: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity is a major global health challenge. Maternal health issues may increase the risk for obesity and associated conditions in the offspring, emphasizing the importance of successful interventions during pregnancy. However, systematic data are lacking.

Material and methods

A systematic literature review of the effectiveness of maternal interventions in preventing childhood obesity and associated metabolic comorbidities was conducted. The search was conducted by two independent reviewers using PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and reference screening for relevant studies published between 1990 and 2023. Interventions were included that were lifestyle-based, but those with psychological components were also eligible for inclusion. Only studies with data on offspri

SUBMITTER: Pajuvirta T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451208 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature