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Preconception management of women with obesity: A systematic review
Author(s) -
Price Sarah A.,
Sumithran Priya,
Nankervis Alison,
Permezel Michael,
Proietto Joseph
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
obesity reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.845
H-Index - 162
eISSN - 1467-789X
pISSN - 1467-7881
DOI - 10.1111/obr.12804
Subject(s) - medicine , obesity , weight management , medline , management of obesity , gerontology , weight loss , political science , law
Summary 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.