How effectively do midwives manage the care of obese pregnant women? A cross-sectional survey of Australian midwives

Mary Anne Biro; Robyn Patricia Cant; Helen Grace Hall; Carolyn Maree Bailey; Suzanne Sinni; Christine East

doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2013.01.006

How effectively do midwives manage the care of obese pregnant women? A cross-sectional survey of Australian midwives

Mary Anne Biro, Robyn Patricia Cant, Helen Grace Hall, Carolyn Maree Bailey, Suzanne Sinni, Christine East

School of Nursing and Midwifery

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Obesity and overweight are common issues for pregnant women and their healthcare providers. Obesity in pregnancy is associated with poorer maternal and perinatal outcomes and presents particular challenges in day-to-day clinical practice. Question: The aim of this study was to examine midwifery clinical practice for obese pregnant women.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	119 - 124
Number of pages	6
Journal	Women and Birth
Volume	26
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2013.01.006
Publication status	Published - 2013

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