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Do you recognize the risks of pregnancy when obesity can cause miscarriage?

TIME.CO, JakartaHaving a high body mass index (BMI) or obesity during pregnancy it can have a major impact on the health of the mother and baby. Obesity is diagnosed when a person’s BMI is 30 or higher. To determine BMI, you can calculate it with this formula, weight (pounds): height (inches) or weight (kilograms): height (square meters).

Quote from Centers for Disease Control and Preventionthe following is a row of BMI numbers starting from lowest to highest and said to be obese, which is below 18.5 (low), 18.5-24.9 (medium), 25 -29 , 9 (tall) and 30 or more (obese).

Having a BMI of 30 or more, also known as obesity, can damage mass fertility pregnancy because it inhibits regular ovulation. In fact, for women who ovulate regularly, the higher the BMI, the longer it will take to conceive. Several studies have also shown that a higher BMI is associated with an increased risk of failure in vitro fertilization (IVF).

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Pregnant women who are obese during pregnancy can increase the risk of various pregnancy complications, namely:

  • Maladministration
  • Gestational diabetes or gestational diabetes
  • Complications of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and signs of damage to other organ systems, usually occurring in the liver and kidneys (preeclampsia)
  • Heart problems
  • sleep apnea (a potentially serious sleep disorder when breathing stops and continues repeatedly)
  • The need for a cesarean section poses a risk of complications from a cesarean section, one of which is wound infection.

In addition to posing a great risk to the mother, obesity in pregnancy is also a health risk for the baby. The risk of obesity during pregnancy for the baby, as follows:

  • Congenital defects
  • Being much larger than average at birth (fetal macrosomia)
  • Growth problems
  • Asthma since childhood
  • Obesity in childhood
  • Cognitive problems and developmental delay

Consequently, it is important that pregnant but also obese mothers receive special care.

Quote from mayoclinic.orgIf you have a BMI of 30 or more classified as obese during pregnancy, go to a health center immediately. Therefore, the health authorities will carefully monitor the pregnancy. Here are some tips you can do if you are obese during pregnancy.

Early gestational diabetes test

For women at average risk of gestational diabetes, a screening test called a glucose challenge test is often done between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. If the test results show that glucose levels are within the standard range, a person can repeat the screening test between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. If the results show that blood glucose levels are elevated, further tests are needed by monitoring blood glucose.

Fetal ultrasound changes

Standard fetal ultrasound is usually done between the 18th and 20th week of gestation to evaluate the baby’s anatomy. However, ultrasound waves do not easily penetrate abdominal fat tissue. This can interfere with the effectiveness of fetal ultrasound. Talk to your doctor about the best approach to getting an accurate ultrasound.

Screening for obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep apnea it is a sleep disorder that has the potential to cause repeated interruption of breathing during sleep. Obese pregnant women who develop obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy are at increased risk for preeclampsia and other complications. Consequently, it is necessary to undergo screening at the first antenatal visit.

RACHEL FARAHDIBA R

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