Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part E (2025)

The growing challenge of parental obesity has emerged as a significant health concern that affects not only the parents' own wellbeing but also creates serious risks for the developing baby, starting from the moment of conception. This review examines how maternal obesity changes the environment within the womb, affects how well the placenta functions, and increases the likelihood that newborns will face multiple health difficulties at birth and throughout early life. The article brings together current scientific evidence showing how both mothers and fathers who are obese can pass on metabolic problems to their children, with mothers at higher risk of developing gestational diabetes and dangerous blood pressure conditions during pregnancy. The most important finding is that we can prevent most of these negative outcomes by using a well-coordinated team approach that includes supervised fitness programs (conducted at gyms, in swimming pools, and with strength training), careful nutritional guidance, professional physiotherapy treatments (especially for the pelvic floor and posture), and support for mental health and emotional wellbeing. This article offers practical guidance for doctors, nurses, health administrators, and policymakers who want to help obese mothers and fathers have healthier pregnancies and healthier babies particularly in India and other countries with limited healthcare resources where obesity rates are rising rapidly. The key message is that breaking the cycle of obesity passing from one generation to the next requires close teamwork between obstetricians, exercise specialists, physical therapists, nutrition experts, and mental health professionals working together with the same goals in mind.