Prepregnancy Weight, Gestational Weight Gain, and Risk of Growth Affected Neonates

Prepregnancy weight, gestational weight gain, and risk of growth affected neonates.

BACKGROUND In 2009, the Institute of Medicine published revised gestational weight gain (GWG) guidelines with changes notable for altered body mass index (BMI) categorization as per World Health Organization criteria and a stated range of recommended gain (11-20 pounds) for obese women. The goal of this study was to evaluate associations between maternal BMI-specific GWG adherence in the contex...

Relationship of Gestational Weight Gain with Cesarean Delivery Risk, Perinatal Birth Weight, and Gestational Age in Overweight and Obese Women

Background: Gestational weight gain (GWG) is an important issue for all pregnant women due to its effect on pregnancy outcomes. Regarding this, the aim of the present study was to assess the relationship of GWG with cesarean section, birth weight, and gestational age at birth in the women with a pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 25 kg/m2. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducte...

The Effect of Prepregnancy Body Mass Index and Gestational Weight Gain on Birth Weight

Effect of prepregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain on birth weight.

OBJECTIVE Nutritional status of women has been considered an important prognostic indicator of birth outcome. The study aims to show the effect of various prepregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) categories and corresponding gestational weight gain on newborn birth weight. METHODS Two hundred women were included in the study. These women had regular antenatal visits and later delivered at The Aga K...

Contribution of prepregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain to caesarean birth in Canada

BACKGROUND Overweight and obese women are known to be at increased risk of caesarean birth. This study estimates the contribution of prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) to caesarean births in Canada. METHODS We analyzed data from women in the Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey who had a singleton term live birth in 2005-2006. Adjusted odds ratios for caesar...