AHN Women's Institute Spring Conference - Obesity in Pregnancy Forum-Enduring Material

Maternal obesity posses increased challenges and complications in pregnancy. The incidence of maternal obesity has approached 40%. Women with obesity are at increased risk for gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, venous thromboembolism, miscarriage, Caesarian section, aesthetic complications, and wound infections. Babies of obese women are at increased of stillborn, congenital anomalies, prematurity, macrosomia and neonatal mortality.  AHN’s Spring Seminar Obesity in Pregnancy will address these issues and provide guidelines for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum management. 
 

 

Physicians$45
Other Healthcare Providerscomplimentary

*Enduring Material credits expire April 30, 2023

Target Audience

Anticipated audience includes physicians, nurse midwives, advanced practice providers, residents and nurses.

Learning Objectives

Discuss and review the care and treatment associated with the challenges of the maternally obese patient throughout pregnancy. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.75 APA
  • 4.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/30/2021
Course expires: 
04/30/2023
Cost:
$45.00
Rating: 
0

Course Director

Marcia Klein-Patel, MD, PhD

 

Faculty

Michael Aziz, MD, MPH

Janice Henderson, MD

Michael Rawlins, MD

Amanda Shafton, DNP, CNM

Diego Vasquez, MD

Ty Weis, MD

 

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint providership of Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital.   Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Allegheny General Hospital designates this  enduring  material for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Available Credit

  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.75 APA
  • 4.75 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$45.00
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