Integrating multiple lines of evidence to assess the effects of maternal BMI on pregnancy and perinatal outcomes

Higher maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) is associated with adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. However, whether these associations are causal remains unclear.

Source: BMC Medicine - January 29, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Maria Carolina Borges, Gemma L. Clayton, Rachel M. Freathy, Janine F. Felix, Alba Fern ández-Sanlés, Ana Gonçalves Soares, Fanny Kilpi, Qian Yang, Rosemary R. C. McEachan, Rebecca C. Richmond, Xueping Liu, Line Skotte, Amaia Irizar, Andrew T. Hattersle Tags: Research article Source Type: research