… of complications. If you know your height and weight, then you can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) on the NHS website. If your BMI is too high or too low, you can help to change this by making simple…
… age, vitamin D deficiency, low calcium intake, lack of physical activity, low body mass index (BMI), cigarette smoking, excess alcohol intake, parental history of hip fractures, a previous fracture at a…
… is recommended if you have family history of neural tube defects, you have diabetes, epilepsy, or BMI of 30 or more. VITAMIN D: 10 micrograms (400 units) a day is recommended for all pregnant women, start…
… referral for a comprehensive assessment by specialist weight management services if they have a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or more, or between 35 kg/m2 and 39.9 kg/m2 with a significant…
… make this decision based on things like previous birth, any illnesses you may have, your age or your BMI. We can discuss all these factors with and why we may or may not recommend that you birth at home. Once…
… Surgery?
There is strict criteria to be considered for bariatric surgery. This includes:
BMI of 40 kg/m2 or more, or between 35 kg/m2 and 39.9 kg/m2 with a significant…
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