A GP guide to managing obesity in pregnancy
Almost half of women enter pregnancy in the overweight or obese range
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Obesity is a common issue in obstetric care, as it is in the general Australian population.
Only about 50% of women enter pregnancy in the healthy weight range, about 25% are in the overweight range, about 20% have obesity, while a small proportion are classified as underweight.1