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Obesity in pregnancy is generally defined by reference to measured or recalled maternal prepregnancy, body mass index (BMI), following the WHO classification [1]. This represents a compromise solution to complex definitional problems. It is acknowledged that at an individual level, BMI is an imperfect measure of underlying adiposity, as high body weight may be due predominantly to increased adipose tissue or lean body mass. However, in the context of epidemic obesity, the former is generally the dominant contributor. Further, it is well established that identical BMI thresholds are not uniformly applicable across all ethnic groups, with lower thresholds applicable in Asian populations [2].