Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital

Abdominal fat thickness predicts the risk of pregnancy-associated hypertension: A prospective cohort study.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pregnancy-associated hypertension (PAH) is a prevalent complication during pregnancy. Maternal obesity is a known risk factor for PAH. As nutrition is a key modifiable driver of obesity and metabolic health, this study aimed to evaluate whether early-pr...