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Obesity has a major impact on women of childbearing age. Although bariatric surgery can improve overall health of the patient and increase fertility rates, there are unique considerations relevant to pregnancy. This chapter reviews nutritional and medical issues for all patients who are pregnant or planning pregnancy after bariatric surgery. Specific bariatric surgery complications and their management in this population are also discussed. With a multidisciplinary team, outcomes should be excellent.

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    Gerald J. Gracia, Maria Altieri & Aurora D. Pryor

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Gracia, G.J., Altieri, M., Pryor, A.D. (2014). OBGYN and Bariatric Surgery. In: Foletto, M., Rosenthal, R. (eds) The Globesity Challenge to General Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5382-3_13

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