Background Overweight and obesity are associated with pregnancy complications and adverse perinatal outcomes, posing short and long - term risks for maternal and child health. This study evaluated maternal, delivery and neonatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by overweight and obesity. Methods This prospective cross-sectional study included 258 pregnant women. According to prepregnancy body mass index (BMI), participants were classified as normal weight, overweight, or obese. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test and analysis of variance followed by the Tukey test. Logistic regression was performed to calculate odds ratios and 95?% confidence intervals ( p Results Most women?≥?35?years old were overweight (22.7?%) and obese (27.6?%). Prepregnancy diabetes was significantly associated with obesity (15.7?%, p Conclusion Our results confirm that obesity in pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes, and underscore the importance of identifying and treating inadequate weight status during pregnancy.
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