Obesity before pregnancy multiplies risks when other health problems exist

A new study in AJOG Global Reports finds that prepregnancy obesity doesn't act alone—it dramatically worsens pregnancy complications when combined with other maternal health conditions. For maternal health programs and insurers, this suggests screening for obesity alongside other risk factors could better identify which pregnant patients need intensive monitoring.

Originaltitel: Prepregnancy body mass index and adverse perinatal outcomes in the presence of other maternal risk factors