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 getting pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and bringing your baby home. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on the essentials of growing a baby without heavy medical jargon and with lots of relatable stories of their work helping thousands of women have babies, as well as being parents to four boys. Each episode has expert led content that will help you cut through the swathe of pregnancy information, restoring your calm and giving you the confidence to know that mama, you got this!