Association between plasma leptin and cesarean section after induction of labor: a case control study

Association between plasma leptin and cesarean section after induction of labor: a case control study

Abstract Background Obesity in pregnancy is common, with more than 50% of pregnant women being overweight or obese. Obesity has been identified as an independent predictor of dysfunctional labor and is associated with increased risk of failed induction of labor resulting in cesarean section. Leptin,...

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Main Authors: Whitney Cowman, Sabrina M. Scroggins, Wendy S. Hamilton, Alexandra E. Karras, Noelle C. Bowdler, Eric J. Devor, Mark K. Santillan, Donna A. Santillan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Induction of labor
Fetal intolerance of labor
Cesarean section
Vaginal delivery
Leptin
Obesity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04372-6

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