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Association of prenatal antibiotics with foetal size and cord blood leptin and adiponectin

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Early postnatal antibiotic use has been shown to promote excess weight gain, but it is unclear whether intrauterine exposure to antibiotics is associated with foetal growth and adiposity. The objective… Click to show full abstract

Early postnatal antibiotic use has been shown to promote excess weight gain, but it is unclear whether intrauterine exposure to antibiotics is associated with foetal growth and adiposity. The objective of this study was to examine associations of antibiotic prescription in each trimester of pregnancy with foetal size and adipokine levels at birth.

Keywords: association prenatal; prenatal antibiotics; foetal size; size cord; size; antibiotics foetal

Journal Title: Pediatric Obesity
Year Published: 2017

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