Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Children’s Health Editor November 7, 2012 Breaking WLS News Bariatric surgery does more than improve the patient's health. Children of obese women who have weight loss surgery prior to conceiving are less likely to suffer from risk factors leading to cardiovascular disease than children of obese women who don’t have the surgery.
WLS Journeys – Guest Monica Martin Editor June 29, 2011 WLS Journeys 2 Comments Hurricane Katrina victim Monica Martin is not much of a victim after all, having reinvented herself as a successful plus-size model after weight loss surgery. Hear how Monica's extreme weight jeopardized her pregnancy, and how she overcame struggles and self-doubt to achieve true happiness.
Obesity During Pregnancy an Epidemic gwhqadmin August 2, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity among women who are pregnant is increasingly prevalent in England, reaching levels that have some health experts calling it an epidemic....
Obesity in Pregnancy Increases Baby’s Risk of Heart Defects gwhqadmin May 3, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity increases the risk that a woman will have a child with a congenital heart defect – and the odds are greater the more obese the woman is....
Weight Loss Surgery Before Pregnancy Reduces Risks gwhqadmin April 27, 2010 Breaking WLS News Weight loss surgery prior to pregnancy can dramatically reduce the risk of hypertensive disorder and other serious health conditions for obese women....
Childhood Obesity Risk Lower if Mom Exercises During Pregnancy gwhqadmin April 16, 2010 Breaking WLS News Moms who exercise during pregnancy can help reduce the risk their children will have future weight issues, according to a new study.
Pregnancy Health: Prevent Fatty Liver Disease In Baby gwhqadmin November 9, 2009 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Pregnancy health is important, and a new study tells about how pregnant women can help the health of their child’s liver. Watch on this week’s...
Weight Loss Surgery News – October 30, 2009 gwhqadmin October 30, 2009 Breaking WLS News, WLS News 1 Comment This week on WLS News, learn about a new program creating health awareness for students, and find out why carbs might not be so bad after all – and...