Managing Obesity in Pregnancy:  A Change in Focus from Harm Minimization to Prevention

Rosalie M. Grivell; Cecelia M. O'Brien; Jodie M. Dodd

doi:10.1055/s-0036-1583532

Managing Obesity in Pregnancy: A Change in Focus from Harm Minimization to Prevention

Rosalie M. Grivell, Cecelia M. O'Brien, Jodie M. Dodd

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Abstract

Obesity represents a significant global health problem, contributing to the overall burden of disease worldwide and a 30% increase in cost of health care provision. Over 50% of women who enter pregnancy are classified as overweight or obese resulting in short and long term effects on maternal and child health outcomes.

There is a substantial amount of literature focusing on interventions in the antenatal period have been associated with modest changes in weight gain during pregnancy. There has been little effect on clinical pregnancy and birth outcomes.

The article discusses the evidence supporting the shift from harm minimization via antenatal intervention, to one of prevention by targeting the time prior to conception to optimize maternal weight.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e38-e46
Number of pages	9
Journal	SEMINARS IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
Volume	34
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1583532
Publication status	Published - 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Obesity
Pregnancy
Management
Harm minimization
Prevention

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