The effects of overweight and obesity on pregnancy-related morbidity

Abstract

The effects of overweight and obesity on pregnancy-related morbidity Amanda M. Wang1, *, Alan J. Lee1 , Shannon M. Clark1 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA *Correspondence: Amanda.mei.wang@gmail.com (Amanda M. Wang) DOI:10.31083/j.ceog4805161 This is an open access article under the CC BY 4.0 license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Submitted: 22 January 2021 Revised: 27 April 2021 Accepted: 30 April 2021 Published: 15 October 2021 Objective: Overweight and obesity in pregnancy poses many possible complications for both mother and fetus. This article reviews the possible morbidity risks, including but not limited to pregnancy loss, maternal diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and post-partum complications, as well as possible neonatal and fetal complications. This article also provides recommendations regarding suggested antenatal weight gain and management strategies, and additional antenatal and postpartum management considerations. Mechanism: This is a review article summarizing the pertinent most recent data on overweight and obesity in pregnancy. Findings in brief : Obesity has effects on pregnancy loss, maternal diabetes, hypertensive disorders, venous thromboembolism, postpartum hemorrhage, and maternal infectious diseases. It also has an impact on preterm birth, management of prenatal ultrasound and induction of labor. Conclusions: Maternal overweight and obesity has many implications on pregnancyrelated maternal morbidity. Keywords Obesity; Overweight; Pregnancy; Morbidity; Maternal gestational weight gain; Large for gestational age