Maternal serum adiponectin and leptin levels and their gene expression, postpartum body mass index, and breastfeeding duration based on mode of delivery: A prospective study

摘要

Abstract Background Adipokines are involved in inflammatory responses, associated with body mass index whose concentrations may change in response to inflammatory conditions, including surgery and delivery. We examined adiponectin and leptin levels and their gene expression at birth, body mass index, and breastfeeding duration at 24?months postpartum according to mode of delivery. Methods In this study, 90 normal pregnant women were investigated. Blood samples were collected after delivery. Serum levels and gene expression of adiponectin and leptin were evaluated. Body mass index and breastfeeding duration were calculated at 24?months postpartum. Data were analyzed using SPSS‐16 and p?