Alterations in energy homeostasis to favour adipose tissue gain: A longitudinal study in healthy pregnant women

• Published in: Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology Vol. 56; no. 1; pp. 42 - 48
• Main Authors: Abeysekera, Minoli V., Morris, Jack A., Davis, Gregory K., O'Sullivan, Anthony J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Australia Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.02.2016
• Subjects: Accelerometry; adipose tissue; Adiposity - physiology; Adolescent; Adult; body composition; Diet Surveys; Energy Intake - physiology; energy metabolism; Energy Metabolism - physiology; Female; gut microbiota; Homeostasis - physiology; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Plethysmography, Impedance; pregnancy; Pregnancy - physiology; weight gain; Weight Gain - physiology; Young Adult; adipose tissue; body composition; energy metabolism; gut microbiota; pregnancy; weight gain

Background Pregnancy is associated with an increase in body fat; however, excessive gestational weight gain predisposes to significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It remains unclear whether alterations in energy homeostasis have a major influence on fat storage. Aims To evaluate l...