Presentation Information

Nutritional Guidance for the Obese Antepartu

• Speaker: Rhea Willams , MSN, CNM
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• Duration: 60 Mins
• Credits: 1 CERP, 1 ACM CPD, 1 ACNM CEU, 0.1 Midwifery CEU

Abstract:

According to the CDC, more than 30% of Americans are overweight or obese and it is well known that obesity and excess weight gain in pregnancy contribute to many complications during pregnancy. Additionally, a fetus of an obese mother is at increased risk of many complications such neural tube defects and congenital heart disease. Additionally, a fetus of an obese mother is at an increased risk of childhood obesity and the sequala of associated events. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy also poses increased risks of complications such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, fetal macrosomia, cesarean and birth trauma. There are many nutritional considerations for the obese antepartum patient. It is important to provide dietary guidance intervention which has been shown reduce total weight during pregnancy. In fact, systematic reviews show that dietary interventions can have a positive effect in antepartum women