Long-term consequences of obesity in pregnancy for the mother

摘要: Introduction Current knowledge argues that pregnancy serves as a preview of woman’s long-term health. The numerous physiological changes during pregnancy, which stress the metabolic system [1], can reveal subclinical disease states well identify new ones [2,3]. Evidence for this assertion exists in studies have examined association between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and subsequent type 2 (T2DM) [4], hypertensive disorders cardiovascular risk factors [5]. Whether is on causal pathway or simply time period allows these chronic diseases to be unmasked remains yet determined. Obese women are more likely at higher developing complications such GDM, disorders, pre-eclampsia [6–9]. In chapter we will focus evidence weight gain postpartum retention among obese women, obesity lack breastfeeding, how associations potentially interrelated cause further women. Postpartum Pregnancy its associated may potential “triggers” development [10,11]. Pooled estimates average absolute units body mass index (BMI) (kg/m ) 2.42 (95% CI: 2.32–2.52) six weeks, 1.14 1.04–1.25) months, 0.46 0.38–0.54) twelve months [12]. These suggest most lose majority with within one year postpartum. However, many observed wide range variation [13,14], 20% having substantial ranging over 5kg (11lbs) [13].