Othman, Mohammad (2020) Obesity and Pregnancy: Saudi Arabian Experience. In: Current Trends in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5. B P International, pp. 114-118. ISBN 978-93-89562-35-4
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Objective: To determine the effect of obesity on pregnancy compared to non-obese pregnant Saudi
women.
Methodology: This is a prospective cohort research conducted over seven months in Jeddah
Maternity and Children Hospital (MCH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Sample included pregnant women with
single fetus and cephalic presentation came to the booking clinic. Participants were classified into 5
groups depending on their BMI according to WHO criteria as underweight, normal weight, overweight,
obese & morbidly obese. SPSS was used with p-value of< 0.05 to calculate statistical significance.
Results: The frequency of abortion, postdated pregnancy and Caesarean section were higher in
obese women compared to non-obese women.
Conclusion: Obese women pregnancy is a high risk for pregnancy and labor complications. It is
advisable to achieve normal BMI before conception.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Subjects: | STM Academic > Medical Science |
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| Date Deposited: | 22 Nov 2023 05:43 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Nov 2023 05:43 |
| URI: | http://article.researchpromo.com/id/eprint/1863 |
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