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Review
. 2017 Dec 8;9(12):1338.
doi: 10.3390/nu9121338.

Nutrition in Pregnancy Following Bariatric Surgery

Christopher Slater  1 , Lauren Morris  2 , Jodi Ellison  3 , Akheel A Syed  4   5
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Nutrition in Pregnancy Following Bariatric Surgery

Christopher Slater et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

The widespread use of bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity has led to a dramatic increase in the numbers of women who become pregnant post-surgery. This can present new challenges, including a higher risk of protein and calorie malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in pregnancy due to increased maternal and fetal demand. We undertook a focused, narrative review of the literature and present pragmatic recommendations. It is advisable to delay pregnancy for at least 12 months following bariatric surgery. Comprehensive pre-conception and antenatal care is essential to achieving the best outcomes. Nutrition in pregnancy following bariatric surgery requires specialist monitoring and management. A multidisciplinary approach to care is desirable with close monitoring for deficiencies at each trimester.

Keywords: bariatric surgery; nutritional status; pregnancy.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Common types of bariatric surgery: adjustable gastric banding (A); sleeve gastrectomy (B); and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (C).
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