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By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published September 20th, 2011Weight Loss Before Pregnancy is Ideal
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published July 20th, 2011I have discussed the following The CMACE/RCOG guidelines : Primary care services should ensure that all women of childbearing age have the opportunity to optimise their weight before pregnancy. Advice on weight and lifestyle should be given during family planning consultations, and weight, body mass index and waist circumference should be regularly monitored.
Obesity in Pregnancy Care – Stating the Obvious?
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published July 20th, 2011Just added my latest analysis and comment about one of the key statements in the Management of women with obesity in pregnancy. The statement is clearly, (in my opinion), logical and basic. Just wondered whether there is a place the UK or anywhere in the Western world where caring for obese women in pregnancy is…
Are you desperate to Lose Pregnancy Weight?
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 20th, 2011Are you, or do you know anyone, struggling with weight after having children? I have set up a new service for women who desire to lose pregnancy weight. I am running an online survey to understand more about what challenges you are facing when trying to lose weight. Please go here to take part and…
Obesity in Pregnancy Guidelines – how they were developed
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 20th, 2011I have just added my analysis and comment about methods used to develop CMACE & RCOG Guidelines. The value of any guidelines relies on thorough expert collection and analysis of available evidence, particularly in formulating guidance for the care of women with obesity in pregnancy, where research evidence is shaky in many areas. In areas…
Pregnancy Obesity Care Guidelines Published
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 20th, 2011At a well attended event in London, the Management of Women with Obesity in Pregnancy guidelines were published 19 March 10. This comprehensive document establishes a new milestone in the obstetric practice by providing a blueprint for coordinated care among the various specialties. It identifies gaps where good care is lacking, areas for further research…
Obesity in Pregnancy Care Guidelines Published at the RCOG
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 20th, 2011The last Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health: Saving Mothers’ Lives – Lewis, G. (ed) 2007 found that up to 50% of women who died related to childbirth were obese or overweight. A group of professional bodies, government agencies and individuals set forth to set national guidelines for the care of the obese pregnant…
New Member of Staff!
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 2nd, 2011We are very pleased to introduce Julia Green – our new Clinics Co-ordinator, who joined us at the beginning of October 2009. Julia comes with a lot of customer care experience having worked in the sector for many years. She replaces Lisa Callaghan who has left after 3 ½ years to join the NHS. Lisa…
Use of Iron Supplements
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 2nd, 2011Could the use of iron supplements in pregnancy be predisposing women to diabetes? A study from Italy published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology says so.
Chewing Gum Improves Bowel Action
By Dr Joe Kabukoba | Published June 2nd, 2011Women find it difficult to get going again after caesarean. A new study confirms that gum could do the trick
