Pregnancy complications

Obese or overweight pregnant women are more prone to develop high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and blood sugar levels. The risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery may rise as a result, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia. needing a cesarean delivery (C-section), blood clots, heavier bleeding than normal after delivery, premature birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, defects of the brain and spinal cord,...

In one study, more than 60% of pregnant women with a BMI of 40 or higher experienced one of these problems. To prevent the health risks mentioned above, you may want to begin a weight management plan if you are obese or overweight if you are thinking about having a baby.