Metabolic risk profile among overweight and obese lactating women in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and cardiovascular diseases are increasing globally and any association between reproduction and these conditions is of concern. Unfortunately, little is known about normal levels of metabolic risk factors in women of different body mass index throughout the reproductive cycle. This study is one of the first to describe the metabolic risk profile of lactating overweight or obese women at 8-12 weeks postpartum.

Methods

During 2007-2009, 66 overweight or obese Swedish lactating women without known diseases underwent detailed measurements of their metabolic profiles, dietary intake and general health before entering a lifestyle intervention trial. Baseline measurements took place between 8-12 wk postpartum. Almost all women were exclusively breastfeeding thei

SUBMITTER: Winkvist A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3646790 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature