Histopathological Evaluation of Placental Changes in Women with Excessive Gestational Weight Gain
Abstract
Objective: Excessive weight gain during pregnancy has been associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes; however, its effects on placental histomorphology remain incompletely characterized. The present study aimed to evaluate placental histopathological alterations in women who gained excessive weight during pregnancy using Hematoxylin–Eosin (H&E) staining. Materials and Methods: Placental tissues were obtained postpartum from 45 normal-weight pregnant women (BMI
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Cancer Risks and Factors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
- Publisher
- Society of Pharmaceutical Tecnocrats
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 164–167
- Publication date
- 15 February 2026
- Language
- EN