The first book to focus on the effect of the obesity epidemic on the care of pregnant women and their babies, this book covers:
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Common medical issues for young ladies
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Nutrition and breastfeeding
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Surgical and anaesthetic consideration
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Psychological impacts on obese pregnant women
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Reviews of current evidence
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Advice on how healthcare professionals should care for women with a raised body mass
Table of contents
Review of Obesity during Pregnancy
Bariatric Surgery and Care of Pregnant Women
Ultrasonography and the Obese Woman
Antenatal Assessment and Care
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Common Medical Problems in Pregnancy Associated with Obesity
Intrapartum Care of Obese Women
Anaesthetic Management of the Obese Parturient
Potential Problems for the Baby of the Obese Mother
Effective Postnatal Care
Obesity Related Lactation Problems
Psychological Impact of being Overweight/Obese during Pregnancy
Obesity: Lessons Learned from the Confidential Enquiries Into Maternal Deaths Report 2003 -2005
