Nutritional and perinatal outcomes of pregnant women with a history of bariatric surgery: a case series from a UK centre.
Kate MaslinI DouekB GreensladeJ ShawePublished in: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association (2019)
Despite the nutritional risks associated with bariatric surgery and the high prevalence of obesity during pregnancy, perinatal outcomes were generally positive, with low rates of infants born preterm or low birth weight. Nutritional supplementation practices and iron status improved with input from a specialist team, underlying the importance of individualised input in this population.
Keyphrases
- low birth weight
- bariatric surgery
- pregnant women
- preterm infants
- weight loss
- human milk
- preterm birth
- obese patients
- palliative care
- healthcare
- gestational age
- primary care
- insulin resistance
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- human health
- cross sectional
- quality improvement
- skeletal muscle
- body mass index
- pregnancy outcomes
- climate change
- risk assessment
- physical activity