Association of maternal body mass index and maternal morbidity and mortality

Conclusion: Super morbid obesity is significantly associated with increased serious maternal morbidity and mortality; however, cesarean appears to mediate this association. Obesity and morbid obesity are not associated with maternal morbidity and mortality.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 24, 2022 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Dinsmoor, Mara Ugwu, Lynda Bailit, Jennifer Reddy, Uma Wapner, Ronald Varner, Michael Thorp, John M Caritis, Steve N Prasad, Mona Tita, Alan Saade, George Sorokin, Yoram Rouse, Dwight J. Blackwell, Sean C Tolosa, Jorge E Tags: Original Article Source Type: research