Vitamin Deficiency After Weight Loss Surgery Can Cause Vision Loss In Newborns

Vitamin Deficiency After Weight Loss Surgery Can Cause Vision Loss In Newborns
Case study reported in the Journal of AAPOSBiliopancreatic diversion surgery for morbid obesity is known to cause multiple vitamin deficiencies that may worsen during pregnancy. In the June issue of the Journal of AAPOS, the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, a group of Australian clinicians report a child who was born blind as a result …

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Food insecurity ups weight gain, complications risk during pregnancy

Food insecurity ups weight gain, complications risk during pregnancy
Washington, May 22 : Food insecurity, a person’s inability to obtain adequate amounts of food due to resource constraints, can lead to greater weight gain and increased complications during a woman’s pregnancy, according to a new study.

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How soon in a pregnancy do you start to gain weight?

I just found out via home pregnancy test that I am pregnant. I have an appt with my obgyn tomorrow so I’m not sure how many weeks, but I have noticed that in one week I have gone from 135 to 142. (I’m 5’2) My appetite has increased, but is it weight i’m gaining cuz of my appetite, or the baby?
Also thanks to those who advised me to take the test rather than waiting for another week!

Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Pregnancy Problems

Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Pregnancy Problems
Weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy may help prevent pregnancy complications for obese women.

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