May, 7th, 2012
Women from deprived areas are more prone to be obese at the onset of pregnancy. The study is based on more than 37,000 pregnant women over fifteen. The researchers discovered that maternal obesity has risen from 9.9% in 1990 to 16% in 2004. By looking at the mounting trend, scholars have concluded that by 2010, 22% of pregnant women would become overweight thus, putting strain on maternity services. It would also pose risk to the baby as well. Overweight mums-to-be are more likely miscarry, experience pre-eclampsia and dangerous blood clots or need a Caesarean section to deliver the baby, which is likely to be larger itself.
