Maternal Obesity and Pregnancy

ABOUT THIS BOOK

• Clearly presents the latest knowledge on a wide range of issues related to maternal obesity and pregnancy
• Bridges the three clinical specialties of obstetrics and gynecology, endocrinology, and pediatrics
• Written by recognized experts in their fields

A dramatic and worldwide increase is occurring in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in women of childbearing age. Obese women carry a significant excess risk of complications during pregnancy, including infertility, spontaneous abortion, congenital malformations, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, fetal macrosomia, and cesarean delivery. Furthermore, maternal obesity predisposes to obesity in the offspring, indicating that the prevention of childhood obesity should already start during pregnancy.

This book provides a timely update on the latest knowledge on maternal obesity and pregnancy. A very wide range of issues are covered, including macrosomia and associated shoulder dystocia; the risk of miscarriage, malformations, and complications of pregnancy; the impact of hyperglycemia; clinical management; consequences for anesthesia and ultrasound; impacts on breastfeeding, fertility, and childhood obesity; and pregnancy following gastric surgery. All of the authors are recognized experts in their fields, and the book has been designed to meet the practical needs of obstetricians, gynecologists, internists, and general practitioners.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Keywords » Diabetes - Fertility - Macrosomia - Obesity - Pregnancy
Related subjects » Gynecology - Internal Medicine - Pediatrics - Public Health

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Epidemiology.
• Fertility and obesity.
• Glucose metabolism.
• Clinical management.
• Exercise.
• Miscarriage & malformations.
• Pregnancy complications.
• Weight gain during pregnancy.
• Developmental programming.
• Ultrasound in obesity.
• Macrosomia.
• Shoulder dystocia.
• Perinatal mortality.
• Anesthesia.
• Macrosomia and neonatology.
• Childhood obesity.
• HAPO data.
• Breastfeeding.
• Pregnancy following gastric surg.