Journal de l'obésité et du métabolisme

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Mixed-Methods study Evaluating Midwives' Perceptions of Managing Pregnancies complicated by Obesity

Elizabeth K Darling

For midwives, obesity’s rising prevalence is a cause for concern. The lack of regulatory standards, different protocols, and consultant preferences in Canada influence the clinical judgement of the midwife and may result in inconsistent practice. In order to provide care to clients who are affected by obesity, midwives in Ontario, Canada, encounter a variety of hurdles, facilitators, and knowledge gaps.