Obesity and Chronic Diseases

Obesity and Pregnancy: Risks and Management

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications such as miscarriage stillbirth, and recurrent miscarriage. Gestational diabetes the major risk factor for obese pregnant women is difficulty during vaginal delivery and the risk of miscarriage and a very high need for cesarean section and involves risk complications like C-section wounds and infections.

• Premature births
• Gestational diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Cardiac dysfunction
• Metabolic syndrome