Journal article
Association Between Prepregnancy Body Mass Index and Severe Maternal Morbidity
Abstract
Importance: Although high body mass index (BMI) is associated with adverse birth outcomes, the association with severe maternal morbidity is unclear.
Objective: To examine the association between prepregnancy BMI and severe maternal morbidity.
Authors
Lisonkova S; Muraca GM; Potts J; Liauw J; Chan W-S; Skoll A; Lim KI
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 318, No. 18, pp. 1777–1786
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
November 14, 2017
DOI
10.1001/jama.2017.16191
ISSN
0098-7484