Maternal obesity???

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My doctors appointment isn't for another couple weeks but I saw that they wrote on my health profile maternal obesity, which I mean I know I'm a little over weight (I haven't lost all the baby weight since becoming pregnant again) but I don't think I'd call myself obese.. is this going to be a big problem? Will it cause a lot of complications (I'm worried 😭)

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If your BMI is over the amount for obese, it goes in your chart. It’s not a big deal. You may get marked as high risk for insurance purposes but otherwise no it’s not a big deal

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Most likely going off your BMI which is proven to be not accurate a lot of the time. My guess is that they may watch you closer for diabetes and preeclampsia more than they would beforehand, but just keep your weight gain under control and you should be fine.

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They said I was obese as well, but didn't feel it. They go by bmi, which is kind of unforgiving, you'll be fine health wise!

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They may label you high risk if your BMI is high, but it doesn’t usually cause any issues. They’ll probably also watch you more closely for gestational diabetes. I have the same diagnosis and I’m not stressing it!

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I am technically obese as well even though I don't feel like it. It normally doesn't cause any issues as long as you take care of yourself. My doctor has been using scare tactics since day one telling me my baby is going to have problems and will be fat and basically saying I'm risking my son's health but so far both my baby and I are perfectly healthy at 23 weeks.

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I am overweight and have been most of my adult life. I am currently towards the end of my second pregnancy and have had zero problems with either of them. Both babies are healthy and I have always been healthy. No preeclampsia, no gestational diabetes, worked every day of both pregnancies with not one complication.  You do not look obese by any means.

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obesity just categorized you as over weight it doesn't mean you are morbidly obese ( which would be a concern) it just means your weight is above average.. nothing to worry about don't worry you look great!

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They probably want to just monitor everything just a tiny closer. Like if your blood pressure is a little high or if your glucose test comes on the border. Honestly though you'll be totally fine. They may also want you not to gain too much this pregnancy.

Maternal obesity???

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