-
Counsel on Increased Risk with Pregnancy
- Increased risk of birth defects
- Preeclampsia
- Gestational diabetes
- Pre-pregnancy diabetes and/or hypertension
- Cesarean delivery
- Increased risk of wound complications & infections with cesarean delivery
- Macrosomia
- Having a child who will become obese
-
Management
- Support patient in reducing weight prior to pregnancy
- Consider screening for obstructive sleep apnea.
-
Obtain a nutritional consultation for patients with a history of bariatric surgery
who may be at increased risk of nutritional deficiency.
- May need pre-operative counseling regarding mode of delivery.
-
@@include("../../includes/expand-collapse.inc", {"p": "../../"})@@
@@include("../../includes/footer.inc", {"p": "../../"})@@