Pregnancy and Obesity
Premier Health providers answer frequently asked questions about pregnancy and obesity.
- Can being obese affect a woman's ability to get pregnant?
- Can being obese cause complications for a woman during pregnancy? If so, what complications can occur?
- Do all obese moms develop gestational diabetes?
- Do obese moms have to have a C-section due to their weight?
- How common is obesity?
- Is it safe to conceive after bariatric surgery?
- Is it safe to lose weight while pregnant?
- Is there a special diet that an obese mother should follow?
- What are the risks to the baby after an obese pregnancy?
- What is obesity?
- What is the best way to avoid complications from being obese while pregnant?
Source: David McKenna, MD, Perinatal Partners