Obstetrics & gynaecology · UKMLA & AKT
Obesity and pregnancy
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise obesity and pregnancy — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- BMI ≥30 → consultant-led care
- BMI ≥40 → refer to obstetric anaesthetist antenatally (epidural technically more challenging)
- NHS-funded IVF → BMI must be 19-25 for at least 6 months prior to referral
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