Abstract
Management of prepregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum obesity from the FIGO Pregnancy and Non‐Communicable Diseases Committee: A FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) guideline
Highlights
FIGO’s Committee Guideline for the Management of Pre pregnancy, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Obesity (Table 1) reviews good clinical practice recommendations (Table 2–4) from previously published international documents
It serves as a practical resource to support obstetricians and gynecologists in the management of wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/ijgo
Obesity increases the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which contribute to over 70% of global deaths annually[5,6]
Summary
Obstetricians and gynecologists are well positioned to influence popu‐ lation health through maternity and women’s health services. All women should receive information on diet and lifestyle appropriate to their gestation including nutrient supplements, weight management, and regular physical activity. All women with obesity should be encouraged to lose weight post partum with emphasis on healthy diet, breastfeeding if possible, and regu‐ lar moderate physical activity They should be advised of the importance of long‐term follow‐up as they and their children are at increased risk for noncommunicable diseases. Primary care services should support women of childbearing age with weight management before pregnancy and body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) should be measured. Women with obesity in early pregnancy should receive specialist advice on the benefits of breastfeeding and appropriate antenatal and postnatal support for breastfeeding initiation and maintenance.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
