http://medicaljournalshouse.com/index.php/Int-Journal-Gynae-Obstetrics The International Journal of Advanced Research in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (IJoARGO) publishes articles on all aspects of basic and clinical research in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynecology and related subjects, with emphasis on matters of worldwide interest.It is a peer reviewed and an open access Journal. IJoARGO accept articles with scientific excellence in the form of (1) Original articles in basic and field research (2) Critical reviews, (3) Surveys, (4) Case studies, (5) Opinions/Correspondence/letters to editor (6) clinical image articles etc. The aim and objective of International Journal of Advanced Research in Gynecology and Obstetrics are: To serve audience globally by publishing original scientific articles and communications originating in low-income countries which emphasize important obstetric and gynecologic problems, issues, and perspectives, such as maternal mortality and family planning; as well as publishing research articles and communications, emphasis on advances in the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology. Dispensing of clinical experiences Publish innovative and topical research that addresses screening, diagnosis, management and care in women's health Areas within the scope of the Journal but not limited to: Cosmetology in Vagina Advancement in Gynaecologic surgery Current trends in gynecology Gynecology oncology recent research Postmenopausal effects and sufferings Diabetes in pregnancy HELLP Syndrome during pregnancy Gallbladder disorder in pre and post pregnancy Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery Recent techniques of breast cancer identification Drug treatment in cervical cancer Advanced Research Publications is in collaboration with Crossref and will be allotting DOI’s through the same for global recognition of the published content. Advanced Research (ADR) Publications is a National Publisher based in NCR, India. ADR is publishing International and National Journals through its platform since 2013. 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In case an author has left the institution/ country and whose whereabouts are not known, the senior author may sign on his/ her behalf taking the responsibility.</p> <p>(ii). No addition/ deletion/ or any change in the sequence of the authorship will be permissible at a later stage, without valid reasons and permission of the Editor.</p> <p>(iii). If the authorship is contested at any stage, the article will be either returned or will not be<br>processed for publication till the issue is solved.</p> http://medicaljournalshouse.com/index.php/Int-Journal-Gynae-Obstetrics/article/view/1326 <p>Introduction: Pregnancy is a normal physiological process among normal-weight women but weight gain beyond normal during pregnancy is a major risk factor to affect the pregnancy and its outcome adversely.<br />Material and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in an antenatal care unit of a selected hospital in Gujarat from August 2023 to May 2024 in order to assess the maternal body mass index (BMI) at 20/24 weeks of gestation and compare the obstetrical and pregnancy outcomes between women having normal weight and women with raised BMI. 350 pregnant women with varying BMI were studied, having 150 women with normal weight (Group A) and 200 women with raised BMI (Group B) who were further classified into 4 groups according to their BMI. Women in both groups were assessed during their regular antenatal checkups and during delivery for any obstetrical complications and pregnancy outcomes and their results were compared.<br />Results: A significant difference was revealed in the obstetrical and pregnancy outcomes between the two groups. Hypertensive disorders and gestational diabetes mellitus was prevalent in moderate and high risk obese subjects. Maximum number of subjects with normal weight overweight, low-risk obesity and moderate risk obesity had spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) as compared to subjects with high risk obese subjects where majority had operative delivery (86.67%) who were preterm(40%), had low mean Apgar sore and had low birth weight (13.33%).<br />Conclusion: The study concluded that an increase in weight and BMI needs to be addressed during the prenatal period in order to have a safe and healthy pregnancy outcome.</p> <p>How to cite this article:<br />Bashir N, Tanveer H. Effect of Increased Maternal Body Mass Index on Obstetrical and Pregnancy Outcome. Int J Adv Res Gynaecol Obstet 2024;2(2):1-8.</p> <p> </p> Nida Bashir Hamza Tanveer Copyright (c) 2024 Author's https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-01-29 2025-01-29 2 2