Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Sep 2013
The experience of pregnant women with a body mass index >30 kg/m² of their encounters with healthcare professionals.
To examine the experience of women with a pre-pregnant BMI >30 kg/m², in their encounters with healthcare professionals during pregnancy. ⋯ Pregnant women with obesity may experience prejudice from healthcare professionals. These women felt they were treated with a lack of respect, an accusatorial response, and the feeling that information which could have been helpful was not forthcoming. Communication between obese pregnant woman and healthcare professionals appears to be lacking. Improved training in communication skills, less judgemental behaviour and better dissemination of information from healthcare professionals working with pregnant women with obesity are needed.