Effects of maternal anthropometrics on pregnancy outcomes in South Asian women: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This systematic review investigates associations between maternal pre-pregnancy/early-pregnancy anthropometrics (e.g. weight and body fat), anthropometric change and pregnancy outcomes in South Asian and White women.

Methods

Twelve electronic literature databases, reference lists and citations of all included studies were searched. Observational studies published in the English language were included. Descriptive synthesis was used to summarize the evidence base.

Results

Twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria (403,609 births [351,856 White and 51,753 South Asian]). Nine were prospective cohort studies, nine were retrospective cohort studies and two were cross-sectional studies. Results suggested that in South Asian women, maternal pre-pregnancy/early-pregna

SUBMITTER: Slack E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5969310 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature