If you are planning to get a baby weight is helpful, if your BMI is above 30 you’re advised to take dose of folic acid of 5 mg per day. If you have a BMI of 35 and above at the start of pregnancy there is a risk of pre – eclampsia, a condition that is dangerous for mother and baby. Following are other problems related to high BMI; Thrombosis, premature birth and gestational diabetes.
Dr. Tanut Jerachotechueantaveechai
Medical Director, Bangkok Central Clinic IVF & Wellness
Dr. Tanut Jerachotechueantaveechai is a specialist in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine, having graduated with first-class honors from Siriraj Hospital in 2010. Dr. Tanut has experience working at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai, Lanna, Chiang Mai Ram, and Phyathai Sriracha hospitals. He previously served as a Medical Director at First Fertility PGS Center Bangkok, and was a special reproductive technology lecturer at Mahidol University. He provides a tailor-made treatment approach, working closely with couples to support their family-planning goals, and achieved an average success rate of 72.5% in 2019. He continuously updates his medical knowledge through international workshops and congresses across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Australia.
