The beginning of the obesity epidemic among the adult population was truly a "time bomb". Unfortunately, the problem of obesity also concerns women of childbearing age, reducing their chances for healthy offspring, according to the Internet edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net According to various sources, very many women gain weight before the first pregnancy.

Excess weight of the mother causes harm to both: full women have miscarriages more often, complications of pregnancy such as pre-eclampsia develop, they often suffer from the formation of dangerous blood clots in the vessels and need more rapid delivery by caesarean section.

About 35% of maternal deaths are caused by the overweight of the mother. Children born of mothers, suffering, obesity also have problems. Increased birth weight creates a risk for perinatal injuries and such children have a greater risk of dying in the first 24 hours.

In connection with the emerging problem of obesity among young women, medical workers, and especially the obstetrics sector, it is worthwhile to look very closely at the problems of pregnancy planning in women with an increased risk.

Medicinform. Net.