Episode 1.11 Obesity in pregnancy, high dose oxytocin, and antenatal testing guidelines

In this episode, we discuss some new information about obesity in pregnancy, including the accuracy of BMI, antenatal testing recommendations, and more. We also look at a new study evaluating the safety of higher dose oxytocin regimens in induction. Finally, we discuss the new ACOG/SMFM statement on antenatal testing in pregnancy. 

Indications for Outpatient Antenatal Fetal Surveillance

Indices of relative weight and obesity

Accuracy of current body mass index obesity classification for white, black and Hispanic reproductive-age women

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy: A Review of Diagnosis and Management

Risk of stillbirth in singleton gestations following in vitro methods of conception: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Howardisms: Oligohydramnios

Obesity and the risk of stillbirth – A reappraisal – A retrospective cohort study