Ghaffari N, Srinivas SK, Durnwald CP. The multidisciplinary approach to the care of the obese parturient.
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2015;
213:318-25. [PMID:
25747546 DOI:
10.1016/j.ajog.2015.03.001]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Revised: 02/20/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Maternal obesity in pregnancy is associated with increased maternal and fetal risks. Pregnancy management should include counseling, screening, and optimization of maternal health, increased fetal surveillance, and preparation for parturition. A multidisciplinary approach should be implemented including collaboration from obstetricians, nutritionists, anesthesiologists, social workers, and neonatologists to optimize perinatal outcomes. Pregnancy is an ideal window of opportunity to influence both the patient's long-term health and the health of the offspring.
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