Influence of weight gain on risk for cesarean delivery in obese pregnant women by class of obesity: pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system (PRAMS).

Rebekah J McCurdyDavid J DelgadoJason K BaxterVincenzo Berghella

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2020)

Although obesity is a known risk factor for cesarean delivery, this risk is thought to be mitigatable by appropriate weight gain during the pregnancy. Weight gain of 11-20 pounds was associated with the least risk of cesarean delivery among obese (specifically class I and II) individuals.

Keyphrases

weight gain
weight loss
body mass index
birth weight
pregnant women
risk assessment
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
pregnancy outcomes
bariatric surgery
type diabetes
preterm birth
heavy metals
human health
climate change
skeletal muscle