Use of the Robson classification to understand the increased risk of cesarean section in case of maternal obesity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to identify characteristics of pregnant women with obesity that contribute to increased cesarean rate.

Methods

Retrospective cohort in a single academic institution between 2012 and 2019. Women who delivered during this period were classified according to the Robson classification. Women with normal body mass index (N = 11,797) and with obesity (N = 2991) were compared. The contribution of each Robson group to the overall caesarean rate were compared.

Results

The overall cesarean rate was higher for women with (28.1%) than without (14.2%, p < 0.001) obesity. This result came mainly from Robson group 5a (history of one cesarean). After adjustment for medical factors within this group, the association between maternal obesity and ces

SUBMITTER: Crequit S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7690087 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature