Overweight in childhood and early adulthood is associated with parental Body Mass Index and perinatal risk factors

Konstantinos D. Tambalis, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, Labros S. Sidossis

Background: To investigate the associations of pregnancy and pre-pregnancy parental characteristics on child’s weight and progression at the early adulthood. Material and Methods: Α random sample of 5,125 dyads children and their mothers was assessed. Mothers were asked to provide information contained in their medical booklets and pregnancy ultrasound records. With the use of a standardized questionnaire, telephone interviews were carried out for the collection of parental factors and offspring’s BMI…

Posted in 2021 Volume 20 – Issue 2 Tagged , , ,

Obesity in pregnancy and gestational diabetes

Olga Triantafyllou, Kalliopi Pappa

 

 
Obesity is widely regarded as a major global pandemic that has extensive complications. Obesity rates have increased dramatically which can significantly lead to both maternal and fetal health complications during pregnancy. Obese women are predisposed to pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Both share common metabolic characteristics. Obesity and gestational diabetes are both related to serious problems during pregnancy, but also to long term maternal – fetal consequences…

Posted in 2019 Volume 18 – Issue 1 Tagged , , ,