Adherence

Women with Class III obesity (BMI ≥40.0 kg/m2) are significantly more likely to achieve appropriate gestational weight gain when receiving enhanced care (physician letter, chart, RDN counseling) compared to usual care.

For pregnant women with Class III obesity (BMI ≥40), standard care is often insufficient. They benefit significantly from enhanced interventions including personalized physician letters, access to weight gain charts, and regular registered dietitian counseling. This structured support helps them achieve healthy weight gain goals more effectively than standard care alone.