Abstract
Obesity has become an epidemic in America, and most experts consider it an obstetric hazard. It coexists with and is perceived to be the cause of many forms of obstetrical and neonatal morbidity or mortality and, as a result, has an enormous impact on the health of women and their children. Obese women are at high risk for childbearing complications and require vigilant nursing assessment and care throughout pregnancy and birth. As the epidemic of obesity increases in America, nurses will care for greater numbers of obese women. Being prepared to aggressively manage the special needs of these women and their infants will promote positive birth outcomes for these childbearing families.
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