#62: Obesity during pregnancy: A conversation we need to have

This can be a sensitive, or even to some, politically incorrect topic to talk about considering today’s cultural conversation around body positivity. I am all about body positivity AND as an ObGyn who needs to make sure that your body and your baby’s body is biologically healthy, weight needs to be part of that conversation. In this episode, we talk about why obesity can affect a woman’s pregnancy, such as a higher risk of gestational diabetes during pregnancy, complications that can arise during delivery, higher risk to the baby during and after the delivery, etc. All that being said, with the right precautions and monitoring, a healthy and joyful pregnancy is possible for all women. I am joined with my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.