Outcome of Pregnancy in Obesity

Abstract

The retrospective descriptive study of pregnant women in obesity who deliverd in Makarak Hospital during October 2006 to September 2007, there were 176 cases of bodyweigh ³ 80 kilograms and 1468 cases of bodyweigh < 80 kilograms.  Cesarean delivery were significantly higher in the obese group.  The obese women delivered neonates ³ 4,000 grams significantly higher than the other.  Gestational diabetes and pregnancy induced hypertension were the serious complications. Main indications for cesarean section in obese groups were previous cesarean section, cephalo - pelvic disproportion and pregnancy induced hypertension.