Maternal obesity
Maternal obesity is obesity (often including overweight) of a woman during pregnancy.
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Genetics- Generally sporadic; no older maternal age seen- Paternal chromosome more likely to be missing Findings- Small-stature femaleGonadal dysgenesis- Tendency to become obese- Average IQ 90- Decreased motor skills, incoordination- Congenital lymphedema, residual puffiness over dorsum of fingers and toes- Broad chest, wide-spaced nipples- Low
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The New York Times manages a two-fer in its piece, Growing Obesity Increases Perils of Childbearing (yet, interestingly, tagged Obese Mothers a Burden on Hospital Resources).
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:25:43 AM
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US researchers found that the more obese a mother is when she becomes pregnant, the greater her risk of giving birth to a baby with a congenital heart defect.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:25:43 AM
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New research to be published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology points to a strong association between maternal obesity and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:25:43 AM
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All mothers-to-be should be weighed regularly during pregnancy to help combat the many dangers to women's and babies' health from maternal obesity, a group of medical experts is urging.
Published on Thursday 29th of July 2010 09:25:43 AM
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