Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Obesity is one of global health problems and maternal obesity may be associated with increase in risk of pregnancy complications and neonatal death. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) on neonate Apgar score at minute 5. ⋯ Maternal pre-pregnancy overweight should be more concerned to prevent complication of low Apgar score in their newborns.