Speaker: 

Jordan Gillenwater, DO, Resident, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator: 

Dani Ashak, MD, Staff member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

•  Recognize “normal” labor patterns are different with patients with obesity.
•  Evaluate recommendations and data regarding induction of labor for patients with obesity. 
•  Evaluate intrapartum management for patients with obesity and history of prior Cesarean delivery. 
•  Examine anesthesia considerations specific to gravitas with obesity. 
•  Discuss various Cesarean delivery incision types and evaluate the pros and cons of each. 
•  Discuss methods for optimal wound closure for patients with obesity. 
•  Review postpartum considerations: VTE prophylaxis, discharge planning, breastfeeding. 

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Jay Bringman, MD; Sandra Culbertson, MD; Michelle Bafile, PA-C; Lindsay Payne; Stephanie Worhach and Dani Ashak, MD have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None