Weight Loss Before Pregnancy is Ideal
I have discussed the following The CMACE/RCOG guidelines :
- Primary care services should ensure that all women of childbearing age have the opportunity to optimise their weight before pregnancy. Advice on weight and lifestyle should be given during family planning consultations, and weight, body mass index and waist circumference should be regularly monitored.
- Women of childbearing age with a BMI _30 should receive information and advice about the risks of obesity during pregnancy and childbirth, and be supported to lose weight before conception.
Weight management before pregnancy is to be recommended for several reasons. Please read and comment on the various points I raise in the post here titled Managing Obesity Before Pregnancy.
Obesity in Pregnancy Care – Stating the Obvious?
Obesity in Pregnancy Care – Stating the Obvious?
Just added my latest analysis and comment about one of the key statements in the Management of women with obesity in pregnancy. The statement is clearly, (in my opinion), logical and basic. Just wondered whether there is a place the UK or anywhere in the Western world where caring for obese women in pregnancy is no where near this statement. Your views are welcome, course.
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Happy Easter
Joe Kabukoba
Obesity in Pregnancy Guidelines – how they were developed.
I have just added my analysis and comment about methods used to develop CMACE & RCOG Guidelines. The value of any guidelines relies on thorough expert collection and analysis of available evidence, particularly in formulating guidance for the care of women with obesity in pregnancy, where research evidence is shaky in many areas. In areas where evidence is sparse, consensus was built using the Delphi method. Go here for my analysis and comment covering the entire guidance
Are you desperate to Lose Pregnancy Weight?
Are you, or do you know anyone, struggling with weight after having children? I have set up a new service for women who desire to lose pregnancy weight. I am running an online survey to understand more about what challenges you are facing when trying to lose weight. Please go here to take part and download a FREE pregnancy weight loss course. Thank you for your participation.
Pregnancy Obesity Care Guidelines published
At a well attended event in London, the Management of Women with Obesity in Pregnancy guidelines were published 19 March 10. This comprehensive document establishes a new milestone in the obstetric practice by providing a blueprint for coordinated care among the various specialties. It identifies gaps where good care is lacking, areas for further research and consensus. The guidelines also encourage women to lose weight before conception, widely acknowledged as essential but very difficult. Go here for a more in depth analysis of obesity in pregnancy care guidelines.
Obesity in Pregnancy Care Guidelines Published at the RCOG
The last Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health: Saving Mothers’ Lives – Lewis, G. (ed) 2007 found that up to 50% of women who died related to childbirth were obese or overweight. A group of professional bodies, government agencies and individuals set forth to set national guidelines for the care of the obese pregnant woman. The outcome of their hard labor is being published today in London. The proceedings will be also be published as a series of reviews on http://www.pregnancyweightlosshelp.com/blog/new-in-the-news/obesity-in-pregnancy-management-guidelines/ a dedicated service for women who want to lose weight after giving birth.
The Sluggish Bowels in Pregnancy
One of the most important problems in pregnancy is the sluggishness of the bowels! Nature arranged this to take place as an important adaptive change to allow the system to absorb as much nutrients from the gut as possible for the developing fetus. With this change some pregnancy problems occur including flatulence and constipation.
Dr Menon and Ms Prew continue their series about the subject
