The impact of maternal obesity on vascular and metabolic function throughout pregnancy.

Stewart, Frances Maria (2008) The impact of maternal obesity on vascular and metabolic function throughout pregnancy. MD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

Maternal obesity increases the risk of numerous maternal and fetal complications of pregnancy.

Women were recruited at booking for antenatal care. Each subject was examined in the first,
Second and third trimester of pregnancy as well as twelve weeks post partum. Using non invasive

techniques microvasular function was measured at each visit. Fasting bloods were taken. This
assessment allowed us to observe microvascular function, inflammatory response, dislipidaemia

and changes in fatty acid composition with advancing gestation and the degree of recovery in the

post partum. By recruitment of women with varying body mass index (BMI) values we were able
to examine the influence of maternal BMI on these responses to pregnancy.

• Item Type: Thesis (MD)
• Qualification Level: Postdoctoral
• Subjects: R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
• Colleges/Schools: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
• Supervisor's Name: Freeman, Dr. Dilys, Caslake, Dr. Muriel, Ramsay, Dr. Jane and Greer, Prof. Ian
• Date of Award: 2008
• Depositing User: Dr Frances M Stewart
• Unique ID: glathesis:2008-426
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 11 Aug 2009
• Last Modified: 10 Dec 2012 13:18
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/426