Preconception management of women with obesity: A systematic review

Sarah A. Price, Priya Sumithran, Alison Nankervis, Michael Permezel, Joseph Proietto

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Abstract

The prevalence of women of child-bearing age with obesity continues to rise at an alarming rate. This has significant implications for both the short-term and long-term health of mother and offspring. Given the paucity of evidence-based literature in this field, the preconception management of women with obesity is highly variable both between institutions and around the world. This systematic review aims to evaluate studies that inform us about the role of preconception weight loss in the fertility and pregnancy outcomes of women with obesity. Current therapeutic interventions are discussed, with a specific focus on the suitability of weight loss interventions for women with obesity planning pregnancy. There are significant knowledge gaps in the current literature; these are discussed and areas for future research are explored.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)510-526
Number of pages17
JournalObesity Reviews
Volume20
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Obesity
  • preconception
  • pregnancy
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • weight loss

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