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Item BMI and labour: how does obesity in pregnancy affect intrapartum outcomes for pregnant patients?(2023) Glew, Erin; Goulding, Karissa; Le, Don; Popiel, Helena; Walker, Samantha; Croxen, HannekeA significant number of Canadians are considered obese or overweight; however, there is minimal accessible research which describes the impact that obesity has on labour and delivery. Our group members conducted a thorough literature review to investigate how obesity in pregnancy affects intrapartum outcomes for pregnant patients. Using CINAHL and EBSCO, a boolean search was conducted, using keywords including pregnancy, obesity, C-section, labour, postpartum hemorrhage, respiratory, and similar terms. We limited the search results to those with a publishing date from 2010-2022 and from peer-reviewed journals. Twelve research articles were utilized. Research analysis found that obesity during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, cesarean sections, intrapartum hypertension, and hypoventilation syndrome. It is concluded that maternal obesity is correlated with an increased risk of adverse health outcomes during the intrapartum period. Because of this high risk for complications, pregnant patients who are obese should be considered high-risk pregnancies. Further research should be conducted to research the effect of gestational weight gain on intrapartum outcomes for pregnant patients.Item What are the maternal and child health impacts of cannabis use during pregnancy?(2024) Jelinski, Jadyn; Mehling, Jordan; Nelson, Asha; Osborne, Tori; Taylor, Aleena; Croxen, HannekeWith the increasing use of cannabis since its legalization in Canada in 2018, this poster highlights the maternal and child health effects of cannabis consumption during pregnancy. Numerous scientific databases were used to collect information on potential neonatal and childhood developmental outcomes and consequences of cannabis use when chestfeeding. Risk factors and motivations for cannabis use in pregnancy, as well as possible antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum effects on the pregnant individual are also discussed. Based on the literature, recommendations are made regarding prenatal cannabis use.