Study reveals obesity as a significant risk factor for stillbirth, especially in late-term pregnancies

A recent study conducted in Canada, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), highlights obesity as a significant risk factor for stillbirth, particularly as pregnancies progress to term. Researchers analyzed data from over 681,000 singleton births in Ontario between 2012 and 2018, finding that individuals with obesity, especially in higher BMI categories, faced elevated stillbirth risks, which increased with gestational age.

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