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Obesity in pregnant females- A review article

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Review Article

Author Details : Anna Zarfishan*

Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 238-241

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2023.050

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Abstract

Obesity is known as a prominent public health issue. It can be featured as an epidemic as it does no discrimination on the basis of age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Among pregnant females, incidence of obesity is getting increased and it is found to be linked with many complications that obstetricians are facing now-a-days. It also poses a huge confront to pregnant females as it is linked with unfavourable perinatal and maternal outcomes. Still, various studies revealed conflicting results between improvement in pregnancy outcome and lifestyle intervention. The objective of present review is to emphasize about complications, clinical significance and management of maternal obesity.
 

Keywords: Obesity, Pregnancy, Complications, Management.

How to cite : Zarfishan A, Obesity in pregnant females- A review article. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2023;10(3):238-241

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