Medicinski arhiv
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Pregnancy results in different physiological changes to the pregnant body resulting in weight gain. This added weight can result in poor pregnancy outcomes in obese women. ⋯ As our study demonstrated, maternal obesity resulted in adverse outcomes for the mother and fetus. Hence, to yield a better outcome for these women and their offspring, periconceptional counseling, conducting health education, and comprehensive plan prior to their pregnancy should be enforced.