Maternal Obesity and Pregnancy

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Nursing, Maternity, Prenatal, & Women&, Specialties, Gynecology & Obstetrics
Cover of the book Maternal Obesity and Pregnancy by , Springer Berlin Heidelberg
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9783642250231
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Publication: March 13, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9783642250231
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication: March 13, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

A dramatic and worldwide increase is occurring in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in women of childbearing age. Obese women carry a significant excess risk of a variety of serious complications during pregnancy, and in addition, maternal obesity predisposes to obesity in the offspring. This book provides a timely update on the latest knowledge on maternal obesity and pregnancy. A very wide range of issues are covered, including macrosomia and associated shoulder dystocia; the risk of miscarriage, malformations, and complications of pregnancy; the impact of hyperglycemia; clinical management; consequences for anesthesia and ultrasound; impacts on breastfeeding, fertility, and childhood obesity; and pregnancy following gastric surgery. All of the authors are recognized experts in their fields, and the book has been designed to meet the practical needs of obstetricians, gynecologists, internists, and general practitioners.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A dramatic and worldwide increase is occurring in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in women of childbearing age. Obese women carry a significant excess risk of a variety of serious complications during pregnancy, and in addition, maternal obesity predisposes to obesity in the offspring. This book provides a timely update on the latest knowledge on maternal obesity and pregnancy. A very wide range of issues are covered, including macrosomia and associated shoulder dystocia; the risk of miscarriage, malformations, and complications of pregnancy; the impact of hyperglycemia; clinical management; consequences for anesthesia and ultrasound; impacts on breastfeeding, fertility, and childhood obesity; and pregnancy following gastric surgery. All of the authors are recognized experts in their fields, and the book has been designed to meet the practical needs of obstetricians, gynecologists, internists, and general practitioners.

More books from Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Cover of the book Ecosystem Services and Management Strategy in China by
Cover of the book Einblicke in die euklidische und nichteuklidische Geometrie by
Cover of the book Clinical Pharmacology in Psychiatry by
Cover of the book Forensic Medicine by
Cover of the book Construction Safety by
Cover of the book Analyse und Optimierung von Energieverbundsystemen by
Cover of the book The Practice of Radiology Education by
Cover of the book The Dawn Angiosperms by
Cover of the book Rubidomycin by
Cover of the book Hemopoietic Dysplasias (Preleukemic States) by
Cover of the book Kindesmisshandlung by
Cover of the book Biological Basis of Sex Differences in Psychopharmacology by
Cover of the book Effective Parameters of Hydrogeological Models by
Cover of the book Methoden in der naturwissenschaftsdidaktischen Forschung by
Cover of the book Web Information Systems and Technologies by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy