Excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of lacerations during vaginal childbirth, according to a study conducted by researchers at Montefiore Medical Center. Among more than 1,000 women who participated in the study, 126 experienced a significant increase in their body mass index (BMI). Of those women, 85.5 percent experienced lacerations compared to 69 percent with no change in BMI category.
Gaining weight during pregnancy causes increased risk for tears during delivery - News-medical.net 8th May 2013
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