First-borns more prone to obesity – expert
Being the first born, premature or having a mother who has severe morning sickness increases your chances of becoming obese [...]
Obese women may find it harder to conceive with IVF
The odds of having a baby via in-vitro fertilization (IVF) may be lower for obese women than their thinner counterparts, [...]
Pregnant obese women face birth risks
Australian and New Zealand pregnant women who weigh more than 140kg are at greater risk of complications including gestational diabetes [...]
Excess weight gain during pregnancy can lead to bigger baby
Women who are overweight or obese are more likely than women who are in the healthy weight range to have [...]
Autism link to maternal obesity
OBESE mothers are more likely to have children with developmental disorders including autism, a study shows.