Bariatric Surgery in Women: A Boon Needs Special Care During Pregnancy
Obesity is one of the leading causes of health related disorder and has reached epidemic proportions not only in developed nations but also in developing countries like India. Bariatric surgery has become a popular alternative for obese women planning pregnancy. A multidisciplinary approach involv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6802/14258_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(BMAK)_PFA(P)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Obesity is one of the leading causes of health related disorder and has reached epidemic proportions not only in developed nations
but also in developing countries like India. Bariatric surgery has become a popular alternative for obese women planning pregnancy. A
multidisciplinary approach involving the obstetrician, the bariatric surgeon and the nutritionist is required to manage pregnancy following
bariatric surgery. Early consultation should be done to determine baseline nutritional status and the importance of regular check-ups
must be explained. Nutritional supplementation should be tailored to the patient’s status and the type of bariatric surgery performed. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |