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European Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Published in: European Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2/2005

01-08-2005 | Clinical Review

Pregnancy and obesity: practical implications

Author: Johannes J. Duvekot

Published in: European Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Issue 2/2005

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Abstract

Obesity is presently the most prevalent health threat in the western world, and its influence on general health is rapidly increasing. Obesity has also developed as a major and frequent risk factor for pregnancy complications. Complications often encountered in obese pregnant women are hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes mellitus, caesarean section, and postpartum and postoperative infections. The incidence of pulmonary embolism and primary postpartum haemorrhage is most likely also increased. Anaesthetic complications are more frequent. Neonatal consequences of obesity include an increased rate of congenital anomalies, stillbirth, and macrosomia. This article focuses on practical implications of obesity in pregnancy and childbirth for the caregiver.
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Metadata
Title
Pregnancy and obesity: practical implications
Author
Johannes J. Duvekot
Publication date
01-08-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Issue 2/2005
Print ISSN: 1613-3412
Electronic ISSN: 1613-3420
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11296-005-0019-0

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