Abstract

Obesity is one of the most socially significant chronic diseases, that has taken the magnitude of the epidemic, with increasing attention to obesity in pregnant women. Despite continuous improvement of surveillance system for antenatal and obstetric care, the number of pregnant women with obesity is increasing, in this connection, this problem is of special importance. The present review covers the basic mechanisms involved in development of obesity and hormonal disor-ders in pregnancy, the risks and complications associated with obesity in pregnancy. As well as measures for the prevention of excess weight before and during pregnancy.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call