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“The High BMI Mother: Challenges & Care Strategies Related to Patient Safety & the Obstetrical Nurse”

Saxe Communications, Philips & AWHONN* present…“The High BMI Mother: Challenges and Care Strategies Related to Patient Safety and the Obstetrical Nurse”

The prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing not only in the United States but across the globe. This places a major impact on women of childbearing age and specifically pregnancy. Knowledge of the associated risks in pregnancy and intrapartum are imperative for nurses to continually assess and intervene to promote a safe maternal-fetal environment. Many challenges and limitations may arise while assessing maternal and fetal well-being during fetal monitoring sessions. The ability to recognize and apply strategic interventions are critical for the obstetrical nurse.

Learning Objectives  |  Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe the prevalence of high BMI in the United States and the childbearing populations.
  2. Discuss the risks associated with obesity in pregnancy and labor and implications for fetal assessment through fetal monitoring
  3. Identify strategies to maximize maternal and fetal safety of the high BMI mother during the intrapartum period and implications to fetal monitoring

Presenter:

Deborah Cruz, MSN, CRNP  |  Perinatal Nurse Practitioner/Clinical  |  Nurse Specialist Labor & Delivery, High Risk Obstetrics  |  Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Continuing Education for Nurses. This education activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour. Provider approved by California Board of Nursing, Provider # 14477  and the Florida Board of Nursing Provider #50-17032

This webinar is supported by an educational grant from Philips.

Questions should be addressed to Emily Eberly at: 513-579-0800;  Producer@WebinarCreativeTechnology.com

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