Table 1.
Rates of obstetric provider dietary counseling by disease state.
| Disease state | % Providers (n = 26) |
|---|---|
| Overweight or obese | 92 |
| Patient inquiry | 77 |
| Chronic hypertension | 27 |
| Gestational hypertension | 15 |
| History of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy | 15 |
| Preeclampsia | 12 |
| Family history chronic illness | 8 |
| Laboratory values (e.g., elevated cholesterol) | 42 |
| Other* | 42 |
Other reported reasons included gestational and pre-gestational diabetes.