An overweight or obese pre-pregnancy weight increases the risk for which poor maternal outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Preeclampsia
b. Hemorrhage
c. Difficult delivery
d. Vaginal infections
ANS: a, b, c
Being overweight or obese can substantially increase perinatal risk; however, no data support an increase in vaginal infections for the obese pregnant population.
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