Prepregnancy Obesity

Prepregnancy obesity increased risk for wheeze in offspring, although excessive gestational weight gain generally was not associated with atopy, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Asian American mothers with prepregnancy overweight or obesity, defined by Asian-specific BMI cutoffs, were more likely to have a preterm birth than mothers with a normal BMI, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes.

A scientific statement from the American Heart Association addressed the role of caregivers in the development of healthy eating behaviors in children, actions that can be taken by caregivers to improve these outcomes and challenges that may inhibit these changes.

A diet with more traditional vegetables — including broccoli, cabbage and green beans — prior to pregnancy may help reduce the risk for preterm birth, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.