Preventing Childhood Obesity During Pregnancy

For a long time we’ve been aware that weight loss from bariatric surgery can dramatically improve a woman’s chance of getting pregnant, having a healthy pregnancy, having a natural delivery, and most importantly, having a healthy baby. It is not recommended that you get pregnant immediately after bariatric sugary. However, after six to twelve months (depending on the procedure), bariatric surgery patients are not only ready to get pregnant – their bodies are more likely to have a successful pregnancy. But there is even more to this. I want to share with you the results of a study I recently read that indicate that being healthy during pregnancy can influence whether or not the baby will become obese later in life. The study suggests that simple lifestyle changes during pregnancy have the potential to prevent childhood obesity. Of the 2,200 pregnant women who participated in the study, half of them were given guidance on how to adopt a healthier lifestyle. They were advised to in
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