Determinants of inadequate weight gain in pregnancy

The aim of the study was to explore the anthropometric maternal characteristics and prenatal care as determinants of pregnancy weight gain. We conducted a cross-sectional study on a total of 400 pregnant women admitted to Cuza-Vodă Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Hospital, Iaşi. Information on de...

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Published in:	Revista medico-chirurgicala a Societatii de Medici si Naturalisti din Iasi Vol. 118; no. 2; p. 352
Main Authors:	Popa, Alina Delia, Niţă, Otilia, Popescu, Raluca Maria, Gherasim, Andreea, Arhire, Lidia luliana, Mihalache, Laura, Graur, Mariana
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Romania 01-04-2014
Subjects:	Adult Body Mass Index Body Weight Cross-Sectional Studies Diet Female Humans Overweight - prevention & control Patient Education as Topic Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications - prevention & control Prenatal Care Risk Factors Surveys and Questionnaires Weight Gain
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Summary:	The aim of the study was to explore the anthropometric maternal characteristics and prenatal care as determinants of pregnancy weight gain. We conducted a cross-sectional study on a total of 400 pregnant women admitted to Cuza-Vodă Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Hospital, Iaşi. Information on demographic characteristics, number of prenatal visits, and education on nutrition and food changes occurring during pregnancy were recorded in a structured questionnaire. Anthropometric parameters analyzed were pregestational BMI (body mass index) and weight gain during pregnancy. Weight gain was associated with pregestational BMI category. An increase in weight more than recommended occured more frequently in overweight (53.1%) and obese women (66.7%) (p < 0.001). Weight gain during pregnancy was related to area of residence, age, APCU (adequate prenatal care utilization) index. The multivariate analysis identified the following variables as significant determinants of pregnancy weight gain: inadequate prenatal care, BMI and changes in diet. Pregestational BMI and changes in diet during pregnancy identified as determinants of weight gain suggests that overweight and underweight women must carefully be counseled regarding recommendations for weight gain in pregnancy. Tracking diet changes is important to ensure that a weight gain lies within the guidelines recommendations.
ISSN:	0048-7848