Why prenatal obesity is especially dangerous

• 01Increased risk of miscarriage

  According to American medical journals, the risk of miscarriage for obese expectant mothers is 3 times higher, and the risk of fetal death is 2-3 times higher compared to mothers of normal weight.

• 02Increased risk of gestational diabetes

  Overweight women are 52% more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those of normal weight, and since gestational diabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes after delivery, proactive management is necessary.

• 03Transmission of obesity genes

  Maternal obesity directly affects the physical structure that manages the fetus's energy balance and metabolism, posing a risk of childhood obesity for the child.

Why postpartum obesity is especially dangerous

• 01Occurrence of postpartum depression

  Postpartum obesity can lead to postpartum depression, a common postpartum complication. As changes in body shape account for 6.4% of the causes of postpartum depression, management is essential.

• 02Arthritis and complications

  With joints not yet fully recovered from the relaxation during childbirth, the added weight can put significant stress on them. Like other obese patients, there is a high risk of developing obesity-related complications such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.

• 03Difficulty in weight loss

  Fat cells that increased during pregnancy to support the fetus make it difficult to restore body shape after birth. Due to decreased basal metabolic rate and hormonal changes, weight loss is difficult with standard diet methods.