Obesity in pregnancy, bariatric surgery, Misc Flashcards
What are the pregnancy effects of obesity?
- SAB
- Congenital anomalies
- IUFD
- macrosomia
- Childhood obesity, asthma
What are the antepartum maternal effects of obesity in pregnancy?
- GDM
- VTE
- Preeclampsia
- Fatty liver disease
- OSA
- Excessive weight gain
What are the intrapartum maternal effects of obesity in pregnancy?
- Increased risk of CD
- Failed TOLAC
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Infection
- Prolonged labor
- VTE
What are the postpartum maternal effects of obesity in pregnancy?
- Surgical site infection
- VTE
- Weight retention
What is the best way to reduce complications for obesity in pregnancy?
Weight loss prior to pregnancy
What is the recommended management for obesity in pregnancy?
- Diet
- Exercise
- Behavior modification
Who should get an early GDM screen?
- BMI>30
- History of GDM
- History of glucose intolerance
When is antenatal testing indicated for obesity in pregnancy?
BMI 35-39= 37 weeks
BMI=/> 40= 34 weeks
What antepartum things should you counsel patient on and consider for obesity in pregnancy?
- Cell free DNA fetal fraction low and results more likely to be uninterpretable
- Lower detection of congenital anomalies
- Early anesthesia consult
What intrapartum things should you consider for obesity in pregnancy?
- Allow a longer first stage of labor before CD
- Consider high dose of ppx antibiotics for c-section
- Close subcutaneous layer with> 2cm
- No subcutaneous drains due to increase risk of infection
What postpartum things should you consider for obesity in pregnancy?
- Mechanical thromboprophylaxis before and after c-section
- For very high risk VTE you can add lovenox 12hrs post c-section
How long should you delay pregnancy after bariatric surgery?
12-14 months
You want to see the major weight loss and make sure weight loss has stabilized
What labs should be monitored with Roux-en-Y bariatric procedure in pregnancy?
Folate
B12
Vitamin D
Calcium
Protein
Iron
What glucose testing should be done with patients with previous bariatric surgery in pregnancy?
Avoid OGTT and due fasting and postprandial checks x 1 week due to risk of dumping syndrome
What is the fetal blood volume?
80ml/kg