Obesity In Pregnancy Flashcards
1
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What is the definition of obesity in pregnancy?
A
Having a BMI greater then 30.
Bmi=weight/height squared
2
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What are Antenatal issues onese mothers face?
A
Higher risk of:
**PIH, pre-eclampsia and placental abruption
**gestational diabetes mellitus
**difficulty in palpating presenting part and estimating fetal size as well as hearing heartbeat with pinnard due to excess abdominal fat
**large for dates due to fetal macrosomia
**poor weight gain during pregnancy
3
Q
What is the intrapartum course of women with obesity?
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