Pregnancy Obesity
Care of Pregnancy Obesity guidelines published.
At 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.
All professionals encouraged to act in the care of obese women
It identifies gaps where good care is lacking, areas for further research and consensus. The guidelines also encourage women to lose weight before conception, widely acknowledged as essential but very difficult. Go here for a more in depth analysis of obesity in pregnancy care guidelines.
