Care for Pregnant Women Who are Obese

This book focuses on the growing epidemic of obesity and how this is affecting the care of pregnant woman, their babies and the maternal services. It is written by leading practitioners and relevant to many disciplines across the maternity services.

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The first book to focus on the effect of the obesity epidemic on the care of pregnant women and their babies, this book covers: Common medical issues for young ladies; nutrition and breastfeeding; surgical and anaesthetic consideration; psychological impacts on obese pregnant women; reviews of current evidence; advice on how healthcare professionals should care for women with a raised body mass index.