Table 2.
Comparison of obstetric outcomes between obese and healthy-weight women
| Complication | Proportion in obese women (%) | Proportion in healthy-weight women (%) | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premature rupture of membrane | 13 | 3.6 | 2.36 | 1.12–5.04 |
| Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia | 7.6 | 2.7 | 2.31 | 1.72–4.48 |
| Antepartum hemorrhage | 5.4 | 1.2 | 2.78 | 1.02–7.93 |
| Gestational diabetes | 1.8 | 0.03 | 4.28 | 1.62–11.74 |
| Cesarean delivery | 37 | 18.1 | 4.3 | 1.2–5.44 |
| Postpartum hemorrhage | 4.8 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.18–5.2 |
| Fetal macrosomia | 42.1 | 18.5 | 4.08 | 1.06–8.41 |
| Severe birth asphyxia | 5.45 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 1.1–6.63 |
| Newborn intensive care admission | 8.7 | 4.0 | 1.18 | 1.0–3.29 |