Slow-growing babies more likely in normal-weight women; Less common in obese pregnancies
Friday, April 27, 2012 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
A new study found that the incidence of fetal growth restriction, or the poor growth of a baby while in the mother's womb, was lower in obese women when compared to non-obese women. Researchers conducted the study because a wealth of data shows that obese women are at greater risk of fetal death or stillbirth. They wanted to determine if fetal growth restriction – which increases the likelihood of stillbirth – might play a role.