Attendance rates and characteristics of women with obesity referred to the dietitian for individual weight management advice during pregnancy.

Helen PorteousSusan J DE Jersey Michelle A Palmer

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2020)

Pregnant women with obesity referred for dietetic weight management appear at higher risk of adverse outcomes, with most attending ≥1 appointment. Engaging midwives in promoting referrals may increase attendance.

Keyphrases

weight loss
weight gain
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
type diabetes
physical activity
high fat diet induced
adipose tissue
body weight