A woman who is healthy at the time of conception is more likely to have a successful
pregnancy and a healthy child. We reviewed published evidence and present new data from …

Obesity is rising in the obstetric population, yet there is an absence of services and guidance
for the management of maternal obesity. This systematic review aimed to investigate …

Background There is a global obesity crisis, particularly among women and disadvantaged
populations. Early-life intervention to prevent childhood obesity is a priority for public health …

Background: There is an absence of national statistics for maternal obesity in the UK. This
study is the first to describe a nationally representative maternal obesity research data set in …

Objective The aim of this study was to identify trends in maternal obesity incidence over time
and to identify those women most at risk and potential‐associated health inequalities …

Background Global migration is at an all-time high with implications for perinatal health.
Migrant women, especially asylum seekers and refugees, represent a particularly vulnerable …

Objective To gain a detailed understanding of healthcare professionals' perceptions of the
impact that caring for obese pregnant women has on maternity services. Design Qualitative …

Obesity in pregnancy is rising and is associated with severe health consequences for both
the mother and the child. There is an increasing international focus on guidelines to manage …

Background Women who undergo bariatric surgery prior to pregnancy are less likely to
experience comorbidities associated with obesity such as gestational diabetes and …

The objective of the study is to provide evidence‐based guidance on nutritional
management and optimal care for pregnancy after bariatric surgery. A consensus meeting of …