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Obesity is defined as a BMI of greater than 30 kg/m2. Its prevalence continues to increase in the United States which is salient for obstetric providers given its association with complications such as hypertensive disorders and increased risk for cesarean delivery. Obesity is described in terms of class I, II, or III [1].
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Arnold, K.C., Flint, C.J. (2017). Obesity in Pregnancy. In: Obstetrics Essentials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57675-6_34
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