A Comparison of Neonatal Outcomes Between Obese and Nonobese Women With Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
Lindsey Robinson,
Kiele Reiss,
Dara Seybold
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionPreterm prelabor rupture of membrane (PPROM) contributes to increasing rates of preterm birth, causing greater health risks for newborns. While the mechanisms driving PPROM are not well understood, one hypothesis is that it is due to systemic inflammation, which can be caused by obesity defined as a BMI \ (\geq\)30 kg/m 2 . The specific aim of the study was to compare neonatal outcomes after PPROM between patients who were obese vs not obese in early pregnancy at a tertiary medical center serving a… Show more
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