61. Why is BMI even a thing in pregnancy?

This week we answered a listener's question wanting to know whether she should be concerned about being overweight in pregnancy.In this episode you will learn:What is BMIWhen is it measured in pregnancy?Recommended weight gain in pregnancyWhat complications might occur if someone has a high or low BMIDoes having a BMI change pregnancy and labour management?If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course  Join our getting pregnancy course  Instagram  @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @growmybabydoctorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on expert information about the essentials of growing a baby, with a good dose of relatable chats about their experience of being parents to four boys. Restore your calm and build your confidence during pregnancy and birth and take the next step to becoming a parent. Want more? Join them in their week by week program at GrowMyBaby.com.au to tap into their evidence based and expert information built from the experience of helping more than 4000 babies to be born.