Care of Women with Obesity in Pregnancy: Green-top Guideline No. 72.

Authors :: Denison, FC
Aedla, NR
Keag, O
Hor, K
Reynolds, RM
Milne, A
Diamond, A
Denison, F C
Aedla, N R
Reynolds, R M
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Source :: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Feb2019, Vol. 126 Issue 3, pe62-e106, 45p, 3 Charts
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: The article discusses the guidelines on the care of pregnant women with obesity. Topics include the information on the risks of obesity during pregnancy and childbirth, the nutritional supplements to be recommended, the measurement of weight, height and body mass index and the factors to be considered in screening, diagnosing and managing maternal disease in obese pregnant women.