July 24, 2026 · American journal of perinatology · DOI: 10.1055/a-2920-7436

The association of maternal obesity and gestational diabetes during pregnancy with offspring adiposity and dysmetabolism: the Intergenerational Transmission of Obesity (ITO) study

Listen to this summary

The study aimed to investigate how maternal obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy influence offspring adiposity and metabolic health. By analyzing data from a cohort of pregnant individuals, the authors found that maternal GDM and obesity were linked to increased neonatal size and specific metabolic markers, with maternal triglycerides emerging as a significant predictor of adverse outcomes. The results highlight the need for metabolic optimization prior to conception to reduce the risk of obesity and metabolic diseases in future generations.

Ashley N Battarbee, Christina Blanchard, Paula Chandler-Laney, Ebony Carter, W Timothy Garvey, Lorie M Harper

This is one of 33,000+ journals available on OSLR. Try it free for 14 days.

Free 14-day trial. 33,000+ journals. Cancel anytime.

14-day free trial. No commitment.

"Oslr has become part of my weekly routine on my day off. The clinical relevance of the summaries is outstanding — I'd rate it 9/10. Being able to consume research hands-free is a huge advantage for busy physicians."

Dr. Jennifer Thompson

Dr. Jennifer Thompson

Portland, OR

Stay current without falling behind

33,000+ journals. 3-minute audio summaries. Free for 14 days.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play