Trends in Pre-pregnancy Obesity in Nine States, 1993-2003.

The article focuses on a study on the trends in pre-pregnancy obesity among women who delivered live infants in nine states in the U.S. from 1993 to 2003. Complications associated with maternal obesity during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, are cited. According to the results, the prevalence rate of pre-pregnancy obesity rose 69.3% during the study period. It suggest a consistent contact with health care providers during pregnancy to alleviate the effects of obesity for future pregnancies.