Obesity in preg mx

Question 1

BMI 30 mx

Answer 1

• Wt loss advise
• 5mg folic acid
• VTE 1
• GDM screening
• Active 3rd stage

Question 2

BMI 35-39

Answer 2

• Wt loss advise
• 5mg folic acid
• VTE 1
• GDM screening
• Active 3rd stage
• Serial scans
• Cons led care
• Aspirin if 1 other RF
• Breast feeding support

Question 3

BMI >=40

Answer 3

• Wt loss advise
• 5mg folic acid
• VTE 1
• GDM screening
• Active 3rd stage
• Serial scans
• Cons led care
• Aspirin if 1 other RF
• Breast feeding support
• VTE 2
• Anaesthetic referral
• Tissue viability
• Moving and handling