Pregnancy risks for obese women
A new study has underlined the high risks faced by obese women in their first pregnancy.
Scientists at Kings College in London analysed data from the pregnancies of 385 first-time obese mothers.
They found that obese women had higher rates of eclampsia and premature births compared to women inside recommended weight guidelines.
Obese women were nearly twice as likely to give birth to a low-weight baby, weighing less than 5lbs 8oz (2.5kg).
Experts say it is a huge issue for all maternity units in the UK.
The researchers, who report their findings of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology study, also took blood samples taken from 208 of the women for further analysis.
Posted by InternetHealthClub
on Feb 9th, 2009 and is filed under Weight Loss, Woman's Health.
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