title: Bariatric Surgery in Women: A Boon Needs Special Care During Pregnancy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hamdard Institute of Medical sciences and Research , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Archana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kumari
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hamdard Institute of Medical sciences and Research , New Delhi, India .
authors.forename: Aruna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nigam
keywords: Gastroplasty; Maternal obesity; Metabolic syndrome