Study of Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Pregnant Obese and Overweight Women in Tertiary Health Care Centre
Abstract: Background: The global prevalence of overweight and obesity among pregnant women is increasing and is associated with a higher risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Excess maternal adiposity contributes to metabolic, obstetric, and neonatal complications, underscoring the importance of evaluating pregnancy outcomes in overweight and obese women, particularly in resource-limited rural settings. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over 18 months in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a tertiary care rural hospital. Ethical approval was obtained from the Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University (PIMS/DR/RMC/IEC-UG-PG/2024/83), and informed consent was secured from all participants. Pregnant women with a body mass index (BMI) ?25 kg/m? were enrolled. Clinical evaluation, relevant laboratory tests, and ultrasonographic assessments were performed, and participants were followed until delivery and postpartum discharge. Maternal and fetal outcomes were documented. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 26, with a p-value
Keywords: Maternal obesity, Overweight pregnancy, fetal outcome, Neonatal outcome, Gestational diabetes mellitus, Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, Cesarean section, Birth weight, NICU admission
How to Cite?: Dr. Kajal Jain, Dr. Satyajit Gavhane, Dr. Vidyadhar Bangal, "Study of Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Pregnant Obese and Overweight Women in Tertiary Health Care Centre", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1132-1138, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26113160918, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26113160918