Maternal obesity classes, preterm and post-term birth: a retrospective analysis of 479,864 births in England

Maternal obesity classes, preterm and post-term birth: a retrospective analysis of 479,864 births in England

Abstract Background Preterm (< 37 weeks gestation) and post–term birth (≥42 weeks gestation) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality for mother and infant. Obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2) is increasing in women of reproductive age. Maternal obesity has been associated with...

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Main Authors: Emma Slack, Kate E. Best, Judith Rankin, Nicola Heslehurst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Obesity
Preterm
Post-term
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2585-z

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