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Risks of Obesity in Pregnancy
| During Pregnancy | During Labor & Delivery | Postpartum complications |
|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous miscarriage | Difficult fetal monitoring | Postpartum hemorrhage |
| Birth defects | Cesarean delivery | Wound infection |
| Limitations to ultrasound | Decreased success of a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery |
Obesity in offspring |
| Gestational diabetes | Difficult anesthesia | |
| Hypertensive disease | ||
| Stillbirth | ||
| Fetal growth abnormalities |
