When midwives ask permission to discuss weight with pregnant women with high body weight: a qualitative study.

Background: In 2021, 15% of pregnant women in Denmark had a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m or more, which is associated with complications for both mothers and children. Healthcare professionals often feel insecure when discussing weight with pregnant women with high body weight, and people with high body weight are exposed to stigmatisation. To counter this, different tools have been developed to support respectful weight-related conversations, often recommending asking permission to talk about weight.