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Maternity Care for Women with a Higher Body Weight

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Accredited practising dietitian, Electra Ulrich, takes an evidence-based look at caring for pregnant women with a high BMI. Discussion includes the key topics of associated risks for mother and baby, the importance of considering gestational weight gain and weight stigma, and women’s experiences of antenatal care. Electra also offers some practical tips on starting a conversation about food and weight with an expectant mother.

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Electra Ulrich is a senior dietitian and clinical educator with Northern Health in a high-risk antenatal clinic. She is a member of the Dietician’s Association of Australia and won a research award at the 2018 Australasian Diabetes Congress Conference. Electra is passionate about upskilling dieticians to provide safe and effective care through evidence-based medical nutrition theory.

Maternity Care for Women with a Higher Body Weight

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