Greater than one third of women in the United States are now obese (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or greater).Less than one quarter of women in Canada exhibit the same BMI.Obesity in the pregnant woman increases both maternal medical risk factors and negative outcomes for the infant.The nurse is about to perform an assessment on a client who is 28 weeks pregnant and has a BMI of 35.What are the most frequently reported complications for which the nurse must be alert while assessing this client?

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The two most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors associated with obesity are hypertension associated with pregnancy and diabetes.Decreased fertility,miscarriage,fetal death,and congenital anomalies are also associated with obesity.These clients often experience longer hospital stays and increased use of health services.

Greater Than One Third of Women in the United States