Obesity is an increasing risk in childbirth, report warns - The Guardian 4th December 2007

Obesity is a growing risk factor in the deaths of women during pregnancy or childbirth, according to a report published today. A total of 295 women died while pregnant or giving birth in the UK between 2003 and 2005. More than half of those were either overweight or obese and more than 15% were extremely obese, according to an investigation carried out under the auspices of the medical Royal Colleges together with the National Patient Safety Agency.

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