Why is it important to know about Trimesters?

Health Tip- Dr( Mrs) Pulkit Nandwani-Synergy Clinic

What are the risks of a raised BMI during labour and birth? 

There is an increased risk of complications during labour and birth, particularly if you have a BMI of more than 40.
These include:
• your baby being born early (before 37 weeks)
• a long labour
• the baby’s shoulder becoming ‘stuck’ during birth.
• an emergency caesarean birth
• a more difficult operation if you need a caesarean section and a higher risk of complications afterward, for example your wound becoming infected
• anaesthetic complications, especially with general anaesthesia
• heavy bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) or at the time of caesarean section.