Linear association between maternal pre‐pregnancy body mass index and risk of caesarean section in term deliveries

Objective Maternal obesity is a well‐known risk factor for caesarean delivery. The aim of this study is to determine whether all the spectrum of pre‐pregnancy maternal corpulence (body mass index [BMI]) is associated with the risk of caesarean delivery. Design Observational study over 4.5 years (2001–05). Setting Groupe Hospitalier Sud‐Réunion’s maternity (island of La Réunion, French overseas department, Indian Ocean). Population All...