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The findings – by the University of Helsinki and the Folkhalsan Research Centre in Helsinki, Finland – are part of 'The developmental origins of healthy and unhealthy ageing: the role of maternal obesity (DORIAN)', which is a three-year research programme funded by the European Commission's Framework Programme 7.
It followed more than 13,000 subjects from birth in the 1930s and 40s until their present age to try and identify a link between developing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and overweight mothers. It was revealed that the likelihood of developing the diseases were higher in those born to women who were overweight during the later stages of their pregnancy.
The report concluded that action must be taken to prevent obesity in girls and women of childbearing age, especially as the Dorian study added that 70% of fertile women are likely to be overweight in the next 10 years. Women who are pregnant are also being encouraged to continue to live a healthy lifestyle.
Commenting on the findings, Louise Silverton, Director for Midwifery at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), said: "This report adds more to our knowledge about the importance of the environment in which the foetus is nurtured.
"Women should try to be an ideal weight before they become pregnant and, if not, should follow midwifery advice to manage their weight while eating a good diet rich in micronutrients."
(JP/MH)
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Increased Risks For Babies Born To Overweight Mothers
A new study has found that babies born to overweight mothers are more likely to suffer from health problems in later life.The findings – by the University of Helsinki and the Folkhalsan Research Centre in Helsinki, Finland – are part of 'The developmental origins of healthy and unhealthy ageing: the role of maternal obesity (DORIAN)', which is a three-year research programme funded by the European Commission's Framework Programme 7.
It followed more than 13,000 subjects from birth in the 1930s and 40s until their present age to try and identify a link between developing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and overweight mothers. It was revealed that the likelihood of developing the diseases were higher in those born to women who were overweight during the later stages of their pregnancy.
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The report concluded that action must be taken to prevent obesity in girls and women of childbearing age, especially as the Dorian study added that 70% of fertile women are likely to be overweight in the next 10 years. Women who are pregnant are also being encouraged to continue to live a healthy lifestyle.
Commenting on the findings, Louise Silverton, Director for Midwifery at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), said: "This report adds more to our knowledge about the importance of the environment in which the foetus is nurtured.
"Women should try to be an ideal weight before they become pregnant and, if not, should follow midwifery advice to manage their weight while eating a good diet rich in micronutrients."
(JP/MH)
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