Obesity and pregnancy / edited by Margaret Rees, Mahantesh Karoshi, Louis Keith.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rees, Margaret (Margaret C. P.)

Karoshi, Mahantesh.

Keith, Louis G.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pregnant women--Weight.

Pregnant women.

Pregnancy--Complications.

Pregnancy.

Obesity in women.

Pregnancy Complications.

Obesity.

Risk Factors.

Medical Subjects:

Pregnancy Complications.

Obesity.

Risk Factors.

Physical Description:

viii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

[London] : Royal Society of Medicine Press ; [Ashland OH]: [Distribution in USA and Canada Royal Society of Medicine Press c/o Book Masters], [2008]

Summary:

Unlike other areas of medicine where statistics are meticulously kept by governments and global organizations, there are no accurate data to describe the number of the world’s inhabitants who are overweight, obese, or morbidly obese. Despite this knowledge deficit, it should come as no surprise to readers that the medical community is facing an epidemic. Obesity is present in many of the developed countries and can also be observed in some urban areas of developing nations. The cause of this epidemic, simply stated, is overeating, but the overriding concern is more complex. Social factors, such a growing affluence since the 1950s, increasing reliance on pre-prepared meals, and the popularity of fast food and sweetened drinks, have all contributed to the problem.

Without doubt, the obesity epidemic has had adverse effects on both men and women, but in the case of women, some of its worse complications occur with those who are severely obese and pregnant. Obviously, this combination has been seen in the past, but it has increased so dramatically in its frequency that research has yet to catch up. Studies may discuss on or another aspect of caring for the obese pregnant patient, but until now, there has been no attempt to draw all such material together to try and present a comprehensive appraisal of the problem.

Written by international experts, this practical guide draws on evidence-based material and is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals dealing with obese pregnant women on a day-to day basis. The book provides suggestions to augment care plans and counseling, and covers: core issues of obesity; obesity and reproduction: preconception, antenatal and postnatal care; and, surgery and anaesthesia.

Contents:

Section 1 Core Issues

1 Epidemiology and long-term health consequences of obesity / Hamisu M Salihu, Alice R Richman 3

2 Pregravid obesity and excessive weight gain: implications on pregnancy / Galia Oron, Yoriu Yogeru, Moshe Hod 20

3 The Psychology of obesity in women and pregnancy / Georgina Jones 41

4 The Molecular biology of obesity / David CW Lau 54

Section 2 Obesity And Reproduction

5 Obesity and conception / Erica E Marsh, Randall B Barnes 78

6 Maternal risks: hypertension, thromboembolism, and gestational diabetes / Daghni Rajasingam, Hannah Rickard 89

7 Fetal risks: early and late pregnancy, and long-term complications in adult life / Eyal Sheiner, Adi Y Weintraub 108

Section 3 Preconceptual, Antenatal, And Postnatal Care

8 Antenatal care and ultrasound monitoring / Rebecca Black 126

9 Intrapartum care / Leslie Iffy, Lisa Gittens-Wiliams 148

10 Postpartum care / Kirsten Duckitt 166

11 Obesity and contraception / Ailsa E Gebbie 179

12 Diet and Anti-obesity drugs / Manny Noakes, Jane Scott 196

13 Surgical treatment of chronic overnutrition / John G Kral 209

14 Diabetes and obesity / Orli Most, Oded Langer 230

Section 4 Surgery And Anaesthesia

15 Operative delivery / LaTasha Nelson, Alan M Peaceman 249

16 Anaesthetic techniques / Melaine J Woolnough, Steven M Yentis 264.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781853157615

1853157619

OCLC:

156811787