Effect of pregravid obesity on perinatal outcomes in singleton pregnancies following in vitro fertilization and the weight-loss goals to reduce the risks of poor pregnancy outcomes: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:In the present study, we aimed to determine whether pregravid obesity independently predicts increased risks of perinatal complications following in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the weight loss goals to reduce the risk of poor pregnancy outcomes. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. POPULATION:All pregnancies after first the fresh IVF cycle from January 2014 to December 2016 in the Reproductive Center affiliated to Shandong University were reviewed. A total of 3,962 eligible singleton births were stratified into cohorts based on the body mass index (BMI) definitions of the Working Group on Obesity in China (WGOC). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Adverse perinatal outcomes. RESULTS:Pregravid overweight and obesity were associated with increased risks of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), h

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7027660 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature