Perinatal outcomes in women with class IV obesity compared to women in the normal or overweight body mass index categories: A population-based cohort study in Qatar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of childhood and adult obesity is rising exponentially worldwide. Class IV obesity (body mass index, BMI ≥50 kg/m²) is associated with a higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. This study compared these outcomes between women with class IV obesity and women in the normal or overweight categories during pregnancy.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was performed in Qatar, including women having singleton live births beyond 24 weeks of gestation, classified into two class IV obesity and normal/overweight (BMI between 18.5 and 30.0 kg/m²). The outcome measures included the mode of delivery, development of gestational diabetes and hypertension, fetal macrosomia, small for date baby, preterm birth and neonatal morbidity. Adjust

SUBMITTER: Minisha F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10804329 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature