A major international review has found that nearly two-thirds of pregnant women gain either more or less weight than recommended, putting both mothers and babies at risk. The findings, published in ...

The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of at least ...

When assessed using WHO BMI criteria, GWG below recommended levels was associated with a higher risk of preterm birth, low birth weight and small-for-gestational-age infants—though these pregnancies ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study finds that young, low-income women often gain too much weight during pregnancy, raising concerns about the potential long-term impact on their obesity risk.

Beginning or ending a marriage can take a toll on your waistline, a new study says. But exactly when you need to start loosening your belt may depend on your gender. Women are more likely to gain ...

Around two-thirds (68%) of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and that is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission to ...