Preconception Care for Obese Women
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Obese women increase adverse pregnancy outcomes when they get pregnant. Preconception care for obese women should be provided in order to plan for favorable pregnancy outcomes. The topics of preconception care include past history, personal history, family history, obstetric and gynecological history, and health promotion. Obese women should lose weight by 5-10%, have adequate exercise and have adequate nutrition especially folic acid before pregnancy. When pregnant, obese women should have appropriate weight gain.
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