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Risks associated with obesity and pregnancy
| Maternal | Fetal |
|---|---|
| Gestational diabetes mellitus | Spontaneous abortion |
| Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy | Still birth |
| Sepsis | Infant death |
| Venous thromboembolism | Preterm delivery |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | Macrosomia |
| Congenital anomalies | |
| Neonatal mechanical ventilation | |
| Neonatal ICU admission | |
| Childhood obesity |
