A pilot study on the prevalence of maternal obesity in selected Greek counties.

Objective: To report a pilot prevalence of maternal overweight, obesity and underweight in selected Greek counties.

Methods: A total of 441 adult childbearing women were recruited from maternity clinics in 6 Greek counties for this cross-sectional study. Pre-gravid weight status was defined according to the WHO cut-offs and gravid weight status was diagnosed with the Mardones and Rosso weight gain chart.