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    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Limited research exists on the specific impact of obesity on obstetric hemorrhage.
    • Recent studies highlight the need for multivariate analysis to understand complex risk factors in childbirth complications.
    • Obesity's role as an independent risk factor for severe obstetric bleeding requires thorough investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the significance of obesity as an independent risk factor for severe obstetric hemorrhage.
    • To determine the independent contribution of obesity to massive postpartum blood loss.
    • To analyze the interplay of obesity with other factors influencing obstetric hemorrhage outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective cohort study involving 24,634 women.
    • Comparison of outcomes between obese women and a control group with normal body mass index (BMI).
    • Multivariate statistical analysis, including cluster analysis and regression, to assess risk factors.

    Main Results:

    • Obesity alone showed a minimal OR of 1.18 (CI: 0.78-1.27, p > 0.05) for massive blood loss.
    • A combination of obesity, somatic pathology, and labor induction presented a significant OR of 8.57 (CI: 6.13-36.28, p < 0.001).
    • Other significant risk factors included fetal macrosomia, multiple pregnancy, and operative delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Obesity is not an independent risk factor for massive obstetric hemorrhage.
    • Obesity acts as a significant potentiating factor when combined with other risk factors.
    • Multivariate analysis is crucial for understanding the complex etiology of obstetric hemorrhage.