An integrative review of interventions for limiting gestational weight gain in pregnant women who are overweight or obese.

Problem: Excessive gestational weight gain in women who are overweight or obese puts them at risk of poor short- and long-term outcomes for maternal and neonatal health. Several interventions have been trialled to encourage women who are overweight or obese to limit gestational weight gain during pregnancy.

Aim: The aim of this review was to analyse the evidence on interventions to limit gestational weight gain in pregnant women who are overweight or obese.

What are the experiences of women with obesity receiving antenatal maternity care? A scoping review of qualitative evidence.

Problem: Obesity is a major public health problem and is rising in prevalence in child-bearing women. The complications of pregnancy in women with obesity are well documented. Pregnant women with obesity require different maternity care considerations to normal weight women.