Research reveals increased small for gestational age risk in pregnancies post-sleeve gastrectomy, suggesting need for enhanced monitoring.
Pregnancy following sleeve gastrectomy carries increased SGA risk, possibly due to unrecognised hypoglycaemia and/or nutrient deficiency. These pregnancies require additional patient education, nutrient monitoring and supplementation, and fetal surveillance.
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