Citation
Thorp, John M., Jr. (2014). Does Maternal Obesity Increase the Risk of Preterm Delivery? [Expert Commentary].
OBG Management, 26(3), 64.
Abstract
Yes. The rate of preterm delivery increases with body mass index (BMI, as assessed in early pregnancy), according to this population-based study of more than 1.5 million women. For example, the rate of extremely preterm delivery (22–27 weeks) ranged from 0.17% among women of normal weight (BMI of 18.5–24.9 kg/m2) to 0.52% among women with a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or greater.
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year Published
2014
Journal Title
OBG Management
Author(s)
Thorp, John M., Jr.
ORCiD
Thorp - 0000-0002-9307-6690
