Document Type
Original Article
Abstract
Background: There are too many difficulties associated with obesity, including general and obstetric complications, which is a widespread health issue.
Aim of the Work: To evalute impact of obesity and its effect on pregnancy outcome.
Methods: 375 primigravidas in labour were enrolled in this prospective observational study. Using the WHO BMI categorization, they were divided into 5 groups with 75 patients each (Groups A, B, C1, C2, C3). The movement of work (estimated as the time from 4 cm to 10 cm cervical dilatation, the comparing determined pace of cervical dilatation, and the term of head plunge) and the improvement of peri-partum entanglements (cervical dystocia, shoulder dystocia, capture of head plummet, the following possible requirement for CS, third and fourth degree perineal tears, first post pregnancy discharge, held placenta) were checked in the patients who were enlisted.
Results: There was no statistically significant difference in the delivery method or postpartum issues, but there was for obese women in the progression of labour and the result of the newborn (C1, C2, and C3).
Conclusion: Obese women in labour should be regarded as high-risk situations that necessitate particular precautions, whether on a short-term or long-term basis. Additional research is required to determine any long-term repercussions.
Keywords
Obesity; BMI; Primigravida; Labour; Neonatal.
Subject Area
Obstetrics and Gynecology
How to Cite This Article
Sikin, Ibrahim Abd Elhamid Abo; Sayed, Tamer Salah El; and Moselhy, Abd Elrahman Abd Elkarem Abd Elrahman El
(2023)
"Obesity (Body Mass Index) and Its Effect on Pregnancy Outcome,"
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal: Vol. 4:
Iss.
8, Article 24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2682-339X.1933
