Perinatal Morbidity in Healthy Obese Pregnant Individuals Delivered by Elective Repeat Cesarean at Term.

Rebecca FleenorDuncan HarmonMelissa GaziJeff M SzychowskiLorie M HarperAlan TitaAkila Subramaniam

Published in: American journal of perinatology (2023)

Neonatal morbidity is significantly higher in pregnant individuals with BMI ≥40 delivering by ERCD. Despite this increased perinatal morbidity, delivery prior to 39 and after 41 weeks in these patients is associated with increased neonatal risks.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
adipose tissue
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
weight loss
patients undergoing
gestational age
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
bariatric surgery