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[Obesity and pregnancy].

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  • 1Service des Maladies Endocriniennes, Hôpital Lapeyronie, CHU de Montpellier, 371, avenue du Doyen-Gaston-Giraud, 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France.

Annales D'Endocrinologie
|November 21, 2002
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Maternal obesity significantly increases risks for both mothers and babies during pregnancy, leading to more complications and cesarean births. Close monitoring and long-term follow-up are crucial for managing these risks.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Rising prevalence of obesity in Western countries.
  • Maternal obesity is a common high-risk obstetrical situation.
  • Obesity amplifies risks even at moderate overweight levels.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the maternal and fetal complications associated with obesity in pregnancy.
  • To emphasize the increased rate of cesarean sections in obese women.
  • To outline the long-term health consequences for both mother and child.

Summary:

  • Obese pregnancies face higher rates of gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, macrosomia, neural tube defects, and late fetal deaths.
  • Cesarean section rates are elevated in obese women compared to lean women.

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  • Long-term risks include worsening maternal obesity, maternal type 2 diabetes, and childhood obesity.

    • Impact:

    • Underscores the need for enhanced prenatal care, including weight gain monitoring and gestational diabetes screening.
    • Highlights the necessity of long-term follow-up for managing chronic health conditions.
    • Informs clinical practice and public health strategies for managing pregnancies affected by maternal obesity.