Obesity and Diabetes

Investigators at University of Wisconsin publish new data on obesity and diabetes

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, December 10th, 2007

"Women who are overweight or obese during their childbearing years are at an increased risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, labor induction, cesarean births, and failed vaginal birth after cesarean," scientists in the United States report.

"During the postpartum, they experience increased rates of puerperal infection and decreased rates of breastfeeding initiation or continuation. Their infants are at higher risk for having congenital anomalies or being stillborn," wrote K.H. Morin and colleagues, University of Wisconsin.

The researchers concluded: "Nurses can use this knowledge to adapt the care they provide and to...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2007-12-10)

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