sMater | Dr Jinwen He | Obesity in Pregnancy

13/12/2024 20 min Temporada 2 Episodio 27
sMater  | Dr Jinwen He  | Obesity in Pregnancy

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode of sMater, we discuss obesity in pregnancy with Dr Jinwen He, an obstetric medicine fellow at Mater Mothers’ Hospital.Jin provides advice on treating pregnant patients who are overweight or obese, and explores the increased risks during conception, pregnancy and the post-partum period for women with high BMIs. She also delves into the impacts of bariatric surgery on women who are trying to conceive as well as the risks associated with Ozempic and other weight loss remedies.Resources: Guideline: Obesity and pregnancy (including post bariatric surgery)GP Education activity log: Podcast title - sMater: Obesity in Pregnancy Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd Date published - December 13, 2024 Certificate of completion - Download hereTo learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/