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Does Obesity Increase Health Risks in PregnancyShort Articles About Weight and Diet When
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In addition to many other complications, women who are obese during pregnancy are more likely to have gestational diabetes and problems with labor and delivery. Infants born to women who are obese during pregnancy are more likely to be high birthweight and, therefore, may face a higher rate of Cesarean section delivery and low blood sugar (which can be associated with brain damage and seizures). |
Obesity during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of birth defects, particularly neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.