New Data Re: Obesity in Pregnancy- Weight Gain Recs, and NPWT at CS
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
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Evolution of Weight Gain Guidelines During Pregnancy
This chapter delves into the changing recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy, examining guidelines based on BMI categories and addressing the controversies surrounding excessive weight gain. It discusses the adjustments made from past recommendations and introduces a new study focusing on weight gain or loss in pregnancies with varying degrees of obesity. The chapter emphasizes the safety and benefits of minimal weight gain or even weight loss for pregnant women with obesity, challenging the notion of excessive weight gain as necessary for fetal nutrition.
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