The Preterm Prediction Study: association of cesarean delivery with increases in maternal weight and body mass index

Article Abstract:

A high pre-pregnancy or mid-pregnancy body mass index may increase a mother's risk for delivering by cesarean. Risk factors for cesarean delivery were determined among 2,809 women. Height and weight measurements were used to calculate body mass index before pregnancy and at 27 to 31 weeks of pregnancy. The risk for cesarean delivery increased by 7.0% for each increase in the pre-pregnancy body mass index and by 7.8% for each increase in the mid-pregnancy body mass index. First-time mothers, mothers older than 35 years, and mothers delivering male children were also at increased risk for delivering by cesarean.

Risk factors, Weight gain, Body weight, Cesarean section

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Serum homocysteine levels after preterm premature rupture of the membranes

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) and homocysteine levels when compared with those of matched asymptomatic control women delivering at term. It was found that women presenting with PPROM did not have a significantly increased serum homocysteine levels when compared with control women.

United States, Science & research, Research, Premature rupture of membranes, Premature rupture of the membrane, Homocysteine

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The Preterm Prediction study: Association between maternal body mass index and spontaneous and indicated preterm birth

Article Abstract:

The relationship between prepregnancy maternal body mass index (BMI) and the rate of spontaneous and indicated preterm birth is evaluated. It is concluded that obesity before pregnancy is associated with a lower rate of spontaneous preterm birth.

Austria, Infants (Premature), Premature infants, Body mass index

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