Bariatric surgery in women of reproductive age: special concerns for pregnancy
Maggard M, Li Z, Yermilov I, Maglione M, Suttorp M, Carter J, Tringale C, Hilton L, Chen S, Shekelle P
Record ID 32007000586
English
Authors' recommendations:
Weight loss procedures are being performed more frequently to treat morbid obesity, with a six-fold increase over a recent 7-year time span; almost half of all patients are women of reproductive age. The level of evidence on fertility, contraception, and pregnancy outcomes is limited to observational studies. Data suggest that fertility improves after bariatric surgical procedures, nutritional deficiencies for mother and child are minimal, and maternal and neonatal outcomes are acceptable with laparoscopic adjustable band and gastric bypass as long as adequate maternal nutrition and vitamin supplementation are maintained. There is no evidence that delivery complications are higher in post-surgery pregnancies.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=erta169
Year Published:
2008
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Bariatric Surgery
- Maternal Welfare
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications
- Risk Factors
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639;
Contact Name:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Contact Email:
martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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