Association between maternal adiposity measures and adverse maternal outcomes of pregnancy: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Maternal obesity increases pregnancy-related risks. Women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m² are considered to be at risk and should receive additional care, although approximately half will have uncomplicated pregnancies. This systematic review aimed to identify early pregnancy measures of adiposity associated with adverse maternal health outcomes. Searches included six databases, reference lists, citations, and contacting authors. Screening and quality assessment were carried out by two authors independently. Random effects meta-analysis and narrative synthesis were conducted. Seventy studies were included with a pooled sample of 89,588 women. Meta-analysis showed significantly increased odds of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with higher waist circumference (WC) cate

SUBMITTER: Heslehurst N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9285432 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature