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[Pregnancy and overweight: underestimated consequences?].

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  • 1Maladies Endocriniennes, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHRU Montpellier.

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Maternal obesity increases pregnancy risks, including complications and adverse fetal outcomes. Management requires pre-conception counseling, tailored nutrition, and long-term monitoring for mother and child.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Rising prevalence of obesity in Western countries.
  • Maternal obesity as a growing high-risk obstetrical situation.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the increased risks associated with maternal obesity.
  • To outline management strategies for obese pregnant women and their children.

Summary:

  • Obese women face higher rates of pregnancy complications (gestational diabetes, hypertension, toxaemia) and adverse fetal outcomes (macrosomia, neural tube defects, perinatal mortality).
  • Cesarean delivery is more frequent, increasing anaesthetic and post-operative risks. Complications correlate with obesity severity.
  • Long-term issues include worsening maternal obesity, type 2 diabetes, and childhood obesity and metabolic disorders.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the need for pre-conception weight management and complication screening.
  • Recommends tailored nutritional intake during pregnancy for optimal fetal growth.
  • Stresses the importance of long-term postpartum follow-up for maternal and child health, including monitoring growth curves.