A qualitative exploration of the challenges providers experience during peripartum management of patients with a body mass index ≥ 50 kg/m2 and recommendations for improvement.

Providers discussed a range of challenges and described how current approaches to care may negatively affect the peripartum experience and pose threats to safety for patients with a BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2 and their providers. We gathered information on improving equipment and communication among providers.