Maternal overweight during pregnancy influences the infant gut and overweight risk in male infants

What is it about?

This review synthesizes an evidence base on maternal transfer of microbiota to infants, and the associated risks for infant and child overweight.

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Why is it important?

We highlight consistent findings across literature, which suggest an association between maternal and infant overweight, particularly in males. Conclusions from our review warrant further investigation of prenatal exposures impacting childhood overweight and obesity.