1. Study shows higher infection hospitalizations for children of obese mothers.
2. 41% increased risk in infants, rising to 53% by ages 5-15.
3. Key infections included respiratory and gastrointestinal.
4. Cesarean births contributed 21% to risks.
5. Breastfeeding had no protective effect.
6. High maternal BMI linked to immune system vulnerabilities.
7. Data from 9,540 births analyzed.
8. Need for interventions to address maternal obesity for better child health outcomes.

Source: BMJ Medicine