66. Mother’s weight before pregnancy might influence the child’s risk for asthma and allergies
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
If you’re a soon-to-be mother, here is some important news regarding your weight and your future child’s health. A new study published in the journal Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology shows that the mother’s weight before pregnancy is linked to the development of certain allergic diseases among their children. Canadian researchers analyzed the medical records of nearly 250,000 births to identify each mother’s weight and weight gain before and during pregnancy. They also followed the children until age 7. They found that children born to mothers who were obese before pregnancy were more likely to develop asthma than their peers. On the other hand, there appeared to be no relationship between weight gain during pregnancy and the development of childhood allergic disease.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
