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OBESITY DURING PREGNANCY: CURRENT SITUATION
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Obesity is a common health issue among women of reproductive age. This condition is often overlooked or ignored due to the lack of specific treatment options. Not only does obesity pose significant risks to pregnant women and postpartum mothers, but it also has long-term implications for their health, necessitating timely recognition and management. Maternal obesity can have adverse effects on fetal, neonatal, and infant outcomes, with lifelong consequences for the offspring. There are evidence-based approaches to managing maternal obesity through nutrition, behavior, and surgery. Ideally, these management strategies should be implemented before pregnancy and continued postpartum as part of long-term care to ensure the best outcomes for both mother and fetus, while preventing severe complications. This review provides an overview of conditions and factors associated with obesity during pregnancy, as well as key management considerations for pregnant or postpartum individuals who are obese. This information is relevant not only to obstetricians but also to all clinicians caring for women of reproductive age, as preventing longterm complications associated with obesity in pregnancy requires a life-course approach. Managing obesity involves implementing strategies that range from population-based public health programs to individual interventions focused on nutrition, behavior, or surgery. Therefore, understanding the management of obesity during pregnancy is crucial, and this process should commence before pregnancy and extend through the postpartum period. While obstetricians and other maternal care professionals play a central role in the care of obese pregnant women, additional support from nutritionists and other healthcare experts may be needed, depending on the specific circumstances.
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Obesity, pregnancy, women
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