When midwives ask permission to discuss weight with pregnant women with high body weight: a qualitative study

Abstract Background In 2021, 15% of pregnant women in Denmark had a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more, which is associated with complications for both mothers and children. Healthcare professionals often feel insecure when discussing weight with pregnant women with high body weight, and peop...

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Main Authors: Sofie Gyrup, Anne-Sofie Kortegaard, Sissel Due Jensen, Pernille Andreassen, Dorte Hvidtjørn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06888-z
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