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

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 t...

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Main Authors: Fathima Minisha, Najat Khenyab, Salwa Abu Yaqoub, Sawsan Al Obaidly, Mai AlQubaisi, Husam Salama, Tawa Olukade, Abdul Rouf Pallivalappil, Nader Al Dewik, Hilal Al Rifai, Thomas Farrell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-02-01
Series:Obesity Science & Practice
Subjects:
adverse perinatal outcomes
cesarean delivery
class IV obesity in pregnancy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.698

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https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.698

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