Abstract
Obesity is an important public health issue not only in the general population, but also among pregnant women. Maternal obesity is associated with potential risks and complications for both the mother and the fetus. In this review, an update on the reproductive risks of maternal obesity and the role of pre-conception counselling are presented.
Acknowledgements
Supported by the Research Leadership for Better Pharmacotherapy during Pregnancy and Lactation (G.K.) and a fellowship from the Research Training Center of the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (C.L.).