With obesity rates rising, the number of pregnant women with obesity is reaching an all time high. Data from Queensland Health now suggests close to 40% of women booking at antenatal clinic are either overweight or obese. The number of pregnant women with extreme obesity is also increasing.
This leads to many increased risks from preconception, throughout pregnancy and during delivery. How do we manage a pregnancy in such circumstances? What are the special considerations when the mother is obese? What are the neonatal risks and what can we do to ensure a safe delivery for both mother and infant?
This talk will focus on practical solutions for management of obesity in pregnancy and intrapartum care.