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Per 5 unit increase in BMI, this study found that there was a 21% increased risk of fetal death; 24% increased risk of stillbirth; and an increased risk of neonatal (15%), perinatal (16%), and infant death (18%). The lowest risk was found in women with a BMI of 20, second lowest risk for women with a BMI of 25, and highest risk in women with a BMI of 30. JAMA. 2014 Apr 16;311(15):1536-46.    (retrieved Apr, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.