Obesity and Pregnancy Guidelines
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued a practice bulletin to summarize the risks for obesity in pregnancy and outcomes of pregnancy after bariatric surgery as well...
View ArticleBariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Fertility
In a new study, 100% of women who were diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome-related infertility before undergoing bariatric surgery successfully achieved pregnancy after their surgery.read more
View ArticlePregnancy is Safe after Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a procedure that is meant to help people lose weight by altering the size of their stomach. Gastric bypass surgery is a common example of a bariatric procedure.read more
View ArticleBariatric Surgery, IVF and Obesity Fertility
In some cases infertility is traced back to body weight. Being overweight or obese can increase difficulty conceiving, so weight loss may be suggested to patients with ongoing infertility who fall into...
View ArticleCan You Get Pregnant after Bariatric Surgery?
Obesity is a serious epidemic in the United States. Many people find themselves too obese to perform daily activities, and the health risks associated with obesity cause too many untimely deaths to...
View ArticleWait For Pregnancy for 12 Months After Bariatric Surgery
The impact of weight loss surgery on pregnancy is a relatively new topic of research. According to a study published in The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, women should wait at least 12 months after...
View ArticleBariatric Surgery May Increase Risk for Preterm and Low Birth Weight Babies
Women who have had bariatric surgery have higher risks for early delivery during pregnancy and having babies who were small for their gestational age, according to a new study published in BMJ.read more
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