Obstetrics & gynaecology · UKMLA & AKT

Obesity and pregnancy

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.

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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