Obesity Flashcards
1
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Define obesity
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A significant health concern affecting current society where an individuals morbidity and mortality is directly related to their increased weight. Defined as excessive accumulation of fat within fat cells.
2
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What risk factors are associated with obseity?
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Gender Age Postcode Lifestyle Social status Mental wellbeing Genetics
3
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What are some complications with obesity?
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- Metabolic complications causing type 2 diabetes
- Circulatory complications causing cardiovascular disease
- Degenerative complications causing oseteoarthritis
4
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Why is obesity a significant risk during the intrapartum period?
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Increased risk of prolonged labour
Risk of macrosomina - potential shoulder dystocia
Difficulties undertaking instrumental and operative deliveries
5
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What is the role of the midwife with obesity?
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- Calculate accurate BMI at booking
- Promote balanced diet and light exercise
- Appropriate referral
- Explain risks of raised BMI
- Advice to avoid dehydration during labour and keep as mobile as possible
- Promote breastfeeding as it helps to mobilise fat stores
- Consider thromoprophylaxsis