Effect of maternal body mass index on pregnancy outcome and newborn weight

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Maternal obesity has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, pre- and post-term delivery, induction of labor, macrosomia, increased rate of caesarean section, and post-partum hemorrhage. The...

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Main Authors: Yazdani Shahla, Yosofniyapasha Yousofreza, Nasab Bahman, Mojaveri Mohsen, Bouzari Zinatossadat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/34