Weight-loss surgery significantly reduces risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 15:28 in Health & Medicine

Obese women who have bariatric surgery before getting pregnant are at significantly lower risk for developing dangerous hypertensive disorders during pregnancy than those who don't, according to a study of medical insurance records.

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