Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?

(Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2018;218(6):573–580) As obesity rates rise, rates of pregnant women who are overweight or obese have increased. Obesity is associated with adverse obstetric and neonatal outcomes, including gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and increased risk of cesarean delivery. Weight loss before pregnancy is recommended to prevent these risks. With an increase in the number of reproductive-age women undergoing bariatric surgery, this study aimed to evaluate the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery on obstetric and neonatal outcomes.
Source: Obstetric Anesthesia Digest - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Editorials and Reviews Source Type: research