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You see a 28-year-old patient planning to start a family and looking for advice on weight management. Her body mass index (BMI) is 35 Kg/m2.
Aim to lose 5–10% of starting weight before the pregnancy Aim to reach the ideal body mass index (BMI of 18.5 to 24.9) before the pregnancy It is perfectly safe to try and lose weight during pregnancy It is safer to plan the weight loss after she gives birth Weight-loss medication can be used safely before and during pregnancy
Answer DOI: 10.1177/17557380241252023k