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Antepartum obstetrical complications associated with obesity.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22108080     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Obesity is a major risk factor for many obstetrical complications, including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, indicated preterm birth, macrosomia, and stillbirth. Clinicians should be aware of the unique obstetrical management considerations related to obesity, including recommendations for alterations in prenatal care. In addition, obese gravidas commonly have underlying medical conditions that can impact pregnancy and must be appreciated to optimize care. Obese women should be educated about these risks, ideally before pregnancy. Awareness of the complications that can arise for these women and potential changes in management offer opportunities to improve both prenatal and lifelong health.
Authors:
Loralei L Thornburg
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in perinatology     Volume:  35     ISSN:  1558-075X     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin. Perinatol.     Publication Date:  2011 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-23     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7801132     Medline TA:  Semin Perinatol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  317-23     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY.
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