Obesity Abstracts

Background: Observational studies demonstrate significant associations between pre-pregnancy obesity (defined as BMI≥30 kg/m2) and adverse pregnancy outcomes (e.g. gestational diabetes mellitus [GDM]). Although BMI is a good indicator of population health, there is strong evidence in non-pregnant populations that it is a poor indicator of individual risk compared with alternative (e.g. waist circumference). There is a lack of comprehensive evidence on alternat...