Obesity in Pregnancy

A 31-year-old nulligravida with a body mass index (BMI) of 42 kg/m2 is referred by her primary care provider to your high-risk obstetrics clinic for preconception counseling. Prior to the consultation, you highlight to your obstetric trainee that motivational interviewing with nonstigmatizing terminology avoids negative influences on mood and self-esteem, promoting patient uptake of weight management strategies and a healthy lifestyle.