How does obesity affect pregnancy? An Advocate Sherman obstetrician explains

  • Dr. Jamilah Okoe Sowemimo, obstetrician and gynecologist at Advocate Sherman Hospital

    Dr. Jamilah Okoe Sowemimo, obstetrician and gynecologist at Advocate Sherman Hospital Courtesy of Advocate Health

 
Submitted by Elizabeth Blasko
 
 
Updated 10/4/2022 5:26 PM

There are a variety of questions to consider while family planning: Are we financially prepared? How will this impact our careers? What are our options for childcare? Another key factor to consider is physical health, specifically for obese women planning to become pregnant.

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