Maternal obesity is the new challenge; a qualitative study of health professionals’ views towards suitable care for pregnant women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>

Maternal obesity is the new challenge; a qualitative study of health professionals’ views towards suitable care for pregnant women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An increase in the number of women with maternal obesity (Body Mass Index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) has had a huge impact on the delivery of maternity services. As part of a programme of feasibility work to design an an...

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Main Authors: Smith Debbie M, Cooke Alison, Lavender Tina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Maternal obesity
Health professionals
Qualitative research
Communication
Training needs
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/157

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