Maternal and perinatal outcomes for women with body mass index ≥50 kg/m2 in a non-tertiary hospital setting.

The prevalence of severe maternal obesity in our non-tertiary setting is higher than previous national estimates. Women with BMI ≥50 kg/m2 are an important subgroup of the obese obstetric population who experience high rates of complications and interventions. Health services need to respond to evolving needs of the antenatal population to achieve the best outcomes for mothers and babies.