Pre-pregnancy maternal obesity in Greece: A case–control analysis

Pre-pregnancy obesity may cause significant health implications for both mother and neonate. Our study aims to investigate the association between pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index and the risk for cesarean section, admission to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, macrosomia and preterm delivery, in a Mediterranean country.

Source: Early Human Development - January 20, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: E. Papachatzi, S. Paparrodopoulos, V. Papadopoulos, G. Dimitriou, A. Vantarakis Source Type: research