Obesity and Chronic Diseases

Obesity and Pregnancy: Risks & Management

An increase in obesity is related with an increased risk of pregnancy complications like miscarriage, stillbirth, and recurrent miscarriage. As a consequence of gestational diabetes, obese pregnant women face difficulty throughout vaginal delivery and a high risk of miscarriage, as well as a high necessity for caesarean section, which may include risk complications like C-section infections and wounds.

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