A recent study has uncovered the significant insights into the association between bariatric surgery and pregnancy outcomes. Researchers have found in a new study that Bariatric Surgery is Associated with Lower Pregnancy Weight Gain among women.
The findings of the study were published in Journal of American Medical Association.
The research conducted in Sweden from 2014 to 2021 involved 12,776 pregnancies. This study aimed to compare pregnancy weight gain among women with a history of bariatric surgery and those without, looking into potential variations based on surgical procedures and time intervals.

The findings reveal that women with a history of bariatric surgery experienced lower pregnancy weight gain across all early-pregnancy BMI strata when compared to their matched counterparts. The differences in pregnancy weight gain were notable, with a decrease observed in normal weight, overweight, and obese classes I, II, and III.
The findings indicates that pregnancy weight gain did not significantly differ based on the specific bariatric surgical procedure. A shorter surgery-to-conception interval, particularly within one year, or lower surgery-to-conception weight loss was correlated with reduced pregnancy weight gain. This highlights the nuanced factors influencing maternal health post-bariatric surgery.
The study emphasized the importance of these findings understanding that state the impact of bariatric surgery on pregnancy outcomes is crucial for healthcare providers and expectant mothers. The study contributes valuable information to guide personalized maternal care for women with a history of bariatric surgery.
This extensive study helps in understanding the complex relationship between bariatric surgery and pregnancy but also underscores the significance of tailoring healthcare interventions based on individual patient characteristics. More studies like these will play a vital role in enhancing the understanding and improving outcomes for mothers and their offspring.
Source:
Xu, H., Holowko, N., Näslund, I., Ottosson, J., Arkema, E. V., Neovius, M., Stephansson, O., & Johansson, K. (2023). Pregnancy Weight Gain After Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy. In JAMA Network Open (Vol. 6, Issue 12, p. e2346228). American Medical Association (AMA). https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.46228