The impact of maternal obesity on vascular and metabolic function throughout pregnancy.

Maternal obesity increases the risk of numerous maternal and fetal complications of pregnancy. Women were recruited at booking for antenatal care. Each subject was examined in the first, Second and third trimester of pregnancy as well as twelve weeks post partum. Using non invasive techniques microvasular function was measured at each visit. Fasting bloods were taken. This assessment allowed us to observe microvascular function, inflammatory response, dislipidaemia and changes in fatty acid composition with advancing gestation and the degree of recovery in the post partum. By recruitment of women with varying body mass index (BMI) values we were able to examine the influence of maternal BMI on these responses to pregnancy.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

MD

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Glasgow

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Stewart, Frances Maria

• RG Gynecology and obstetrics

Language dc:language

en