Pregnancy in underweight women: implications, management and outcomes TOG 2022 Flashcards
1
Q
What is defined as unndweight? What proportion of women are underweight?
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<18.5 BMI
3-4% women in UK
2
Q
Causes of low BMI
A
Constitutional
Malnutrition
Eating disorder
Malignancy
Uncontrolled HTN
Medical: IBD
Preg related: Hyperemesis
3
Q
Risk for low weight in pregnancy
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SGA (RCOG < 20 minor risk for SGA)
Preterm brith
Placental abruption
Anaemia
4
Q
How many extra calories in 3rd trimester
A
300
5
Q
What proportion of women with eating disorders have substance misuse?
A
50%
6
Q
Investigations for low BMI
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7
Q
If significant weight loss in pregnancy what to consider?
A
Very rare even with ED
Consider malignancy, IBD
8
Q
PN care for underweight patient differentiated by cause of low bMI
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