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Maternal weight gain and birth weight.

A E Czeizel1, I Dudás, M Dobó

  • 1Department of Human Genetics and Teratology, National Institute of Hygiene, Budapest, Hungary.

Acta Paediatrica Hungarica
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Maternal weight gain during pregnancy positively correlates with birth weight, with an average gain of 13 kg. Over half of women exceeded this average, impacting fetal development.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Maternal weight gain is a critical factor in fetal development and birth outcomes.
  • Understanding typical weight gain patterns and their determinants is essential for prenatal care.
  • Previous studies highlight the association between maternal nutrition and infant health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze maternal weight gain patterns in a Hungarian population.
  • To determine the correlation between maternal weight gain and singleton birth weight.
  • To identify factors influencing maternal weight gain during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of data from 1000 participants in the Hungarian Family Planning Programme.
  • Inclusion criteria: non-malformed, mature singletons (birth weight >= 2500 g).
  • Statistical calculation of mean maternal weight gain and its correlation with birth weight.

Main Results:

  • The mean maternal weight gain was 13 kg.
  • 54% of pregnant women exceeded the mean weight gain.
  • A positive correlation of 26.6 g/kg was found between maternal weight gain and birth weight.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal weight gain significantly influences birth weight in the studied population.
  • A substantial proportion of women experienced weight gain above the average, warranting further investigation.
  • Findings contribute to understanding pregnancy outcomes and optimizing prenatal guidance.

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