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Re: Obesity and pregnancy

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From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 12:58:32 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Jan 2001, Pat wrote: >
>I am a 350lb pregnant woman. I do not have high blood pressure, and my
>doctor does not seem overly concerned. I know I am at risk for diabetes
>and hypertension, but I do not anticipate these. My second child was
>born with down syndrome. I want to know what harm can come to my baby
>becuase of my weight. I have been taking folic acid religiously to
>avoid spina bifida, but I read that in obese women it won't help. Please
>let me know what I need to know.
>Thanks

Hello,

You might find it helpful to talk with other overweight women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or parenting. There's a great website and listserver available at http://www.vireday.com/plus/. Hope you find it helpful.

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Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner

I'm sorry that I can not respond to private emails.
All private emails received will be ignored.
I regret that the recent increase in volume precludes a polite redirection.

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