A recent study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that expectant mothers with obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies. Babies born to mothers with PCOS were found to have lower birth weights, shorter lengths, and smaller head circumferences. This effect was more pronounced in mothers who were obese. The study used data from 390 children born to women with PCOS and compared it to over 70,000 children from the Norwegian Mother, Father, and Child Cohort Study. Researchers suggest that the impact of PCOS on the placenta may be the reason behind these outcomes. They hope that these findings will help healthcare professionals provide additional support to pregnant women with PCOS to reduce their risk of obesity and related complications.
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Pregnant Mothers With Obesity And PCOS At Higher Risk Of Having Smaller Babies: Study
