Association between maternal body composition during pregnancy and birth weight of offspring in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Key Points

• Birth weight is influenced by maternal body composition during pregnancy, particularly in women with gestational diabetes.
• A decrease in maternal fat mass correlates with lower birth weight, emphasizing the role of diet and exercise.
• The assessment utilized body composition measures to evaluate their impact on infant growth and health outcomes.
• Further exploration is necessary to understand the complex relationship between metabolism and pregnancy outcomes.