New research shows that women who halt GLP-1 medications near conception face greater gestational weight gain and elevated risks for preterm birth and pregnancy-related complications, raising urgent ...

This virtual workshop examined issues related to obesity before, during, and after pregnancy. The webinar featured individual invited speakers and presentations that build on previous topics covered ...

A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize a one day public workshop that will explore the current state of evidence on perinatal health ...

pregnancy, rest, people and expectation concept - pregnant woman sleeping in bed at home The effects of GLP-1 medicines on the fetus are unclear, so current recommendations are to stop such drugs ...

As GLP-1 use rises among women, doctors warn stopping the drugs before pregnancy may trigger weight regain, metabolic rebound and fertility shifts, raising risks of gestational diabetes and ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, it’s ...

Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a study by researchers ...

CHICAGO — Obese pregnant women who adhered to an intensive nutrition and exercise program in their first trimester gained less weight and had fewer pregnancy complications compared with their peers ...

Nov. 1 -- FRIDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- The more weight a woman gains during pregnancy, the more likely she is to have a large baby, posing health risks to both mother and child, a new study ...