Pregnancy-related weight gain contributes to obesity in
women over their lifespan [1]. Additionally, gaining too
much in pregnancy increases the risk of infant macrosomia
and child overweight [2]. The most important predictor of
postpartum weight retention is gestational weight gain
(GWG), and the prevalence of excessive GWG, defined as
gaining above the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) recommended
weight gain range, is high [2, 3]. Thus, avoiding
excessive GWG could be an effective approach to preventing
postpartum weight retention and obesity in women
and their children.