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b. Emphasize the importance of weight gain. Explore the body image and
acceptability of a large body to the patient, partner, or others
c. Offer the patient a referral to a dietitian or mental health counselor
B. Excessive weight gain: try to determine the reason and treat the patient
accordingly.
- Multiple gestations: Suspect this if there is a sudden or continuous large gain, out
of proportion to the woman body build and rating habits.
- Diabetes
- Edema: Check for other signs of pre-eclampsia.
C. Uncontrolled intake of food
a. Counsel patient on diet, explaining that the baby needs nutritious food in
moderate amounts, not junk foods and fats.
b. Stress the importance of regular exercise in controlling weight gain.
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