COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY IN WOMEN WITH OBESITY

The prevalence of overweight and obesity during pregnancy is a serious problem in modern obstetrics as it is a clinically significant risk factor for women's health during and after childbirth and has long-term consequences. Women with a high body mass index often face conception problems early on and have a higher risk of serious gestational complications during pregnancy. Obesity can adversely affect fetal and neonatal development and have consequences for children throughout their lives. This article provides an overview of conditions and factors related to obesity during pregnancy. The review is relevant not only for obstetrician-gynecologists but also for professionals in other specialties providing care to women of reproductive age, as preventing long-term complications associated with obesity requires a comprehensive multi-system approach.