ReviewObesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity2019
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: Consensus recommendations for periconception, antenatal and postnatal care.
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108 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The effect of obesity interventions on male fertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Human reproduction update · 2026Pooled it
- Nutritional Deficiencies Following Bariatric Surgery: A Rapid Systematic Review of Case Reports of Vitamin and Micronutrient Deficiencies Presenting More Than Two Years Post-Surgery.Clinical obesity · 2025Pooled it
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- A Systematic Review Investigating Maternal Nutrition During Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Metabolic Surgery on Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Pooled it
- The effects of bariatric surgery on periconception maternal health: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Human reproduction update · 2021Pooled it
- Review: Sex-Specific Aspects in the Bariatric Treatment of Severely Obese Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- The influence of gestational weight gain after bariatric procedures on selected pregnancy outcomes: a single center study.Scientific reports · 2021Trial
- Insufficient Implementation of Recommendations in Pregnancies after Bariatric Surgery: Results from a Nationwide Real-World Study in Germany (PABS Study).Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2026Article
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: Considerations for Treating Preconception Obesity.Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2026Article
- Menstrual and Reproductive Function Before and After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- Surgical complications during pregnancy following bariatric surgery: a Belgian nationwide prospective population-based cohort study.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Maternal obesity and the metabolic syndrome in reproductive health: assessing incretin-based interventions.Reviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders · 2026Review
- Impact of Surgery-to-Conception Interval on Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: a point of view on unresolved questions.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2026Article
- Preconception Weight Change and Pregnancy Outcomes After Bariatric Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Micronutrient Deficiency During Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery: The Role of Micronutrient Supplements and Dietary Intake.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: persistent obesity and longer time to conception influences peripartum outcomes more than the type of operation.Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery · 2026Article
- Care of Patients After Bariatric Surgery in the Periconceptional and Perinatal Periods.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Opportunities and Challenges for Precision Nutrition in Gestational Obesity Management.Current obesity reports · 2026Review
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Abstract
The objective of the study is to provide evidence-based guidance on nutritional management and optimal care for pregnancy after bariatric surgery. A consensus meeting of international and multidisciplinary experts was held to identify relevant research questions in relation to pregnancy after bariatric surgery. A systematic search of available literature was performed, and the ADAPTE protocol for guideline development followed. All available evidence was graded and further discussed during group meetings to formulate recommendations. Where evidence of sufficient quality was lacking, the group made consensus recommendations based on expert clinical experience. The main outcome measures are timing of pregnancy, contraceptive choice, nutritional advice and supplementation, clinical follow-up of pregnancy, and breastfeeding. We provide recommendations for periconception, antenatal, and postnatal care for women following surgery. These recommendations are summarized in a table and print-friendly format. Women of reproductive age with a history of bariatric surgery should receive specialized care regarding their reproductive health. Many recommendations are not supported by high-quality evidence and warrant further research. These areas are highlighted in the paper.
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