Key result
Maternal obesity does not affect high maximal pain scores during the first stage of labour.
Why the study?
The influence of maternal obesity on labour pain and labour outcomes was not well characterized.
Does maternal obesity affect labour pain intensity and delivery outcomes in parturients?
Comparison
Obese parturients (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) vs non-obese parturients
Design
Prospective cohort study
Follow-up
During labour and after delivery
Authors
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Obese parturients warrant closer monitoring for complications; leaves open independent effects on labour pain and outcomes.
Cohort (n=662)
Does maternal obesity affect labour pain intensity and delivery outcomes in parturients?
Absolute Event Rate: 85% vs 83%
Maternal obesity does not adversely affect the labour pain experience or delivery outcomes, although it is associated with more technical difficulties in establishing epidural analgesia.
Ranta et al. (1995) conducted a cohort in Pregnancy and labour (n=662). Maternal obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) vs. Non-obese parturients was evaluated on High maximal pain scores during the first stage of labour (> 7 on an 11-point scale). Maternal obesity did not affect the incidence of high maximal pain scores during the first stage of labour (85% vs 83%) compared to non-obese parturients.
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