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There is a strong link between obesity and pregnancy complications which can lead to long-term health concerns for both the mother and the baby. Women who are overweight and looking to become pregnant may be at risk of pregnancy and delivery complications. These complications come when a mother is considered overweight before becoming pregnant. If your pre-pregnancy BMI falls between 25 to 30, you are considered overweight, and if your BMI is greater than 30, you are considered obese.
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Nearly 75% of women in their child-bearing years are considered overweight, with 40% categorized as being obese. Not only will becoming pregnant be more difficult if you are carrying around excess weight but there is an increased risk of carrying the baby at a higher weight and BMI and the rate of obesity and pregnancy complications significantly increases.
