Thursday, April 17, 2014

Obesity Linked to Increased Odds of Losing Baby, Study Finds - Health News and Views - Health.com

Obesity Linked to Increased Odds of Losing Baby, Study Finds - Health News and Views - Health.com: Women who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant may be at increased risk for miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death, researchers say.

The danger is greatest for severely obese women, who appear to have about double or triple the risk of losing their baby, although that risk is still small, the study authors noted.

The findings, based on a review of previously published studies, underscore the need for women who plan pregnancy to try to maintain a healthy weight, the researchers suggested.

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