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This commentary examines whether prepregnancy BMI can effectively predict sarcopenia in pregnant women.

April 27, 2026Open Access

Comment on: Can prepregnancy BMI be used to detect the risk of sarcopenia in Japanese pregnant women?

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This commentary examines whether prepregnancy BMI can effectively predict sarcopenia in pregnant women.
Discussed the use of ultrasound for assessing thigh muscle mass instead of relying on BMI.
Emphasized the importance of considering lifestyle factors and nutrition in conjunction with muscle mass assessments.
Highlighted that BMI may not accurately reflect muscle mass during pregnancy.
Stressed the necessity of early recognition of muscle failure to mitigate health risks for mothers and infants.

Abstract

Plain language summary To assess body mass index with bioimpedance analysis device may not reflect the real muscle mass in pregnancy so it can be assessed by ultrasound of thigh muscles. Life style factors and nutrition should also be checked in pregnant women besides muscle mass. Recognizing muscle failure early in pregnant women is essential to decrease the health risks for both mothers and their babies.

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