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Obstetric complications by maternal body mass index

Obstetric complications by maternal body mass index
Outcome Control (%)
(n = 13,752)
Obese* (%)
(n = 1473)
Morbidly obese (%)
(n = 877)
Gestational hypertension 4.8 10.2 12.3
Preeclampsia 2.1 3.0 6.3
Gestational diabetes 2.3 6.3 9.5
Preterm premature rupture of membranes 1.7 2.1 2.2
Preterm delivery 3.3 4.0 5.5
Fetal growth restriction 1.1 1.0 0.8
Birth weight >4000 g 8.3 13.3 14.6
Birth weight >4500 g 1.0 2.1 2.6
Placenta previa 0.6 0.8 0.5
Placental abruption 0.8 0.8 0.8
Operative vaginal delivery 10.5 8.5 11.1
* Body mass index 30 to 34.9 kg/m2.
¶ Body mass index ≥35 kg/m2.
Modified from: Weiss JL, Malone FD, Emig D, et al. Obesity, obstetric complications, and cesarean delivery rate: A population-based screening study. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2004; 190:1091.
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