Open AccessBariatric Surgery in Women: A Boon Needs Special Care During Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Archana Kumari,
Aruigam
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/14258.6802
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , obesity , multidisciplinary approach , nutritionist , surgery , obstetrics and gynaecology , general surgery , pediatrics , social science , genetics , pathology , sociology , biology
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.