Nutritional Status of prEgnant Women Following BariatrIc surgEry

Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women Following Bariatric Surgery

The aim of this observational study is to learn more about nutrient status during pregnancy after bariatric surgery. All pregnant women older than 18 years who underwent bariatric surgery and sought obstetric care within one of the participating hospitals were included and followed up until 2 months post-partum.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Older than 18 years
• Medical history of metabolic bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Elective termination of pregnancy
• Multiple pregnancy
• Metabolic bariatric procedures other than Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy
• Reversal of the bariatric procedure
• Malnutrition due to other causes (e.g., malignancy, alcoholism)