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Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy May Improve Pregnancy Outcomes in Obese Women

Posted Sun, 04/26/2009 - 5:26pm by Weight Loss Surgery
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Medscape Medical News

News Author: Laurie Barclay, MD
CME Author: Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP

CME Released: 11/18/2008; Valid for credit through 11/18/2009
This article is a CME certified activity. To earn credit for this activity visit:
http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/583749 >> Read more >>

Weight Loss Surgery Helps Obese Women Have Healthier Babies

Posted Sun, 04/26/2009 - 5:10pm by Weight Loss Surgery
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NY Times

NY Times

Studies show that obese women who lose weight through bariatric surgery before becoming pregnant may have lower rates of complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia and do almost as well as non-obese women. Their babies are also healthier and may be less likely to be born prematurely or to be very small. >> Read more >>

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