Title
Maternal obesity and its impact on pregnancy
Authors
Shambhavi Soni1, Himanshy Rai1, Mohita Pandey2 & Abhishek Mehta3,*
Affiliation
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Medical College, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India; 3Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Shambhavi Soni - E-mail: drshambhavisoni@gmail.com;
Phone: +919098088252
Himanshy Rai - E-mail: raihimanshy@gmail.com; Phone: +91913158948.
Mohita Pandey - E-mail: drmohitapandey81@gmail.com; Phone:
+9190396487
Abhishek Mehta - E-mail: abhishekmehta623@gmail.com; Phone: +91
8077538542
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received November 15, 2025; Revised December 15, 2025; Accepted December 15, 2025, Published December 15, 2025
Abstract
Maternal obesity is associated with a significantly increased risk of complications across all stages of pregnancy. Implementing targeted interventions can help mitigate obesity-related risks and improve overall pregnancy outcomes. Hence, a cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to September 2023 at a tertiary care hospital of Central India to assess the prevalence of obesity among pregnant women and to evaluate its impact on pregnancy complications, mode of delivery and fetal outcomes. Data of 80 pregnant women (BMI >30 kg/mē) with obesity, on demographics, medical history, physical activity and dietary practices were collected. Relevant investigations, including glucose tolerance tests, ultrasound scans, blood tests, were performed and Maternal and fetal outcomes were analyzed. Obesity was linked to higher rates of gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and anemia. Intrapartum challenges, including prolonged and preterm labor, were more common, with higher cesarean delivery rates. Postpartum morbidity, particularly hemorrhage, wound infections, and episiotomy dehiscence, was notably higher. These findings highlight the need for integrated strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of obesity on pregnancy.
Keywords
Maternal obesity, pregnancy complications, cesarean section, postpartum outcomes, body mass index (BMI)
Citation
Soni et al. Bioinformation 21(12): 4648-4653 (2025)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
