Maternal body mass index and risk of obstetric, maternal, and neonatal outcomes: A cohort study of nulliparous women with spontaneous onset of labor

ConclusionsObese women in Ten ‐Group Classification System group 1 had increased risks of obstetric interventions and maternal complications. There was a gradient of risk for intrapartum cesarean section, with the highest risk for women in obesity classes II and III. No associations between maternal BMI and neonatal outcomes w ere observed.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - October 8, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rebecka Dalbye, Nina Gunnes, Ellen Blix, Jun Zhang, Torbj ørn Moe Eggebø, Linn Tokheim Nistov, Pål Øian, Stine Bernitz Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research