Obesity in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is obesity in pregnancy when looking at BMI?
A
30+
2
Q
What can cause obesity through fluid retention in pregnancy?
A
Polyhydramnios
heart/kidney/liver failure
3
Q
What monitoring is important in obese pregnant women?
A
BMI monitoring at every antenatal appt
Bloods including cholesterole + OGTT
Foetal growth scans
4
Q
How to manage labour for an obese patient?
A
Assess risk of giving birth via vaginal delivery and where they need induction + CS
5
Q
What testing is important at post-natal follow up?
A
T2DM testing
6
Q
Complications of obesity during pregnancy?
A
GDM
Pre-eclampsia
Infections
Overdue pregnancy
Labour difficulties
CS
Miscarriage
