Journal article
Maternal super-obesity and perinatal outcomes in Australia: A national population-based cohort study
EA Sullivan, JE Dickinson, GA Vaughan, MJ Peek, D Ellwood, CSE Homer, M Knight, C McLintock, A Wang, W Pollock, L Jackson Pulver, Z Li, N Javid, E Denney-Wilson, L Callaway
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Published : 2015
Abstract
Background: Super-obesity is associated with significantly elevated rates of obstetric complications, adverse perinatal outcomes and interventions. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, risk factors, management and perinatal outcomes of super-obese women giving birth in Australia. Methods: A national population-based cohort study. Super-obese pregnant women (body mass index (BMI) >50 kg/m2 or weight >140 kg) who gave birth between January 1 and October 31, 2010 and a comparison cohort were identified using the Australasian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System (AMOSS). Outcomes included maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Prevalence estimates calculated with..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
The National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grant (Application 510298) for funding The Australian Maternity Outcomes Surveillance System: Improving safety and quality of maternity care in Australia (AMOSS) from 2008-2012. We acknowledge the significant support of participating maternity units and AMOSS data collectors in Australia and New Zealand who participated in the study, as well as the AMOSS Associate Investigators and AMOSS Advisory Group. We acknowledge Yelena Fridgant who assisted in data preparation.