Experiencing weight stigma during childbirth increases the odds of cesarean birth

Abstract Background Weight-biased clinical practices and institutional characteristics can have a wide impact on the quality of care provided to women with obesity. This may substantially increase their risks for poor birth outcomes. The current study assessed experienced weight stigma by women duri...

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Main Authors: Regula A. Schwenk, Carmen Wyss, Evelyne M. Aubry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07251-6
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