The influence of maternal obesity on pregnancy intention: A cross‐sectional analysis

This prospective cross‐sectional study of 1498 pregnant women in early pregnancy sought to investigate the prevalence of pregnancy intention between women of differing body mass index (BMI) categories. There was no difference in the risk of unintended pregnancy between women who were in the healthy...

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology 2020-06, Vol.60 (3), p.474-478
Main Authors: Berkemeier, Sophia, Cheney, Kate, Farber, Rachel, Sim, Kyra A., Black, Kirsten I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Body Mass Index
Body Weight
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Intention
obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Obesity, Maternal - epidemiology
Overweight - epidemiology
Preconception Care
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Unplanned
pre‐conception care
Prospective Studies
unplanned
Young Adult
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Summary:This prospective cross‐sectional study of 1498 pregnant women in early pregnancy sought to investigate the prevalence of pregnancy intention between women of differing body mass index (BMI) categories. There was no difference in the risk of unintended pregnancy between women who were in the healthy weight, overweight or obesity BMI categories. The study identifies and highlights the potential missed opportunities for all women to engage in healthy reproductive life planning behaviours to support health in pregnancy and beyond.
ISSN:0004-8666
1479-828X
DOI:10.1111/ajo.13148