Women who are obese are at risk for several complications during pregnancy and birth.Which of these would the nurse anticipate with an obese client?
(Select all that apply).

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A breech presentation is not a complication of pregnancy or birth for the client who is obese.Venous thromboembolism is a known risk for obese women.Therefore,the use of thromboembolism-deterrent (TED)hose and sequential compression devices may help decrease the chance for clot formation.Women should also be encouraged to ambulate as soon as possible.In addition to having an increased risk for complications with a cesarean birth,in general,obese women are also more likely to require an emergency cesarean birth.Many obese women have a pannus (i.e.,large roll of abdominal fat)that overlies a lower transverse incision made just above the pubic area.The pannus causes the area to remain moist,which encourages the development of infection.Obese women are more likely to begin pregnancy with comorbidities such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

Women Who Are Obese Are at Risk for Several Complications