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Excessive maternal weight gain patterns in adolescents.

Lajeana D Howie1, Jennifer D Parker, Kenneth C Schoendorf

  • 1Infant and Child Health Studies Branch, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA. LHOWIE@CDC.GOV

Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|December 4, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent mothers in the U.S. are significantly more likely to experience excessive gestational weight gain than older mothers. This high-risk group requires targeted monitoring by dietetics professionals during pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is a significant concern in maternal health.
  • Adolescent mothers represent a unique demographic facing distinct pregnancy-related challenges.
  • Understanding the correlates of GWG in adolescents is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the factors associated with excessive maternal weight gain among adolescent mothers in the United States.
  • To compare GWG patterns between adolescent mothers (≤19 years) and older mothers (≥20 years).

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) 2000 natality file.
  • Definition of excessive GWG as >40 pounds based on Institute of Medicine guidelines.

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  • Logistic regression used to estimate odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals, controlling for parity and race.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 27% of adolescent mothers experienced excessive GWG, compared to 18% of older mothers.
    • The association between young maternal age and excessive GWG was stronger for primiparous women and non-Hispanic white/black mothers.
    • Adolescents exhibited a higher likelihood of excessive GWG across most demographic categories.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent mothers are at a substantially higher risk for excessive gestational weight gain.
    • Close monitoring by dietetics professionals is recommended for pregnant adolescents.
    • Further research into tailored nutritional guidance for this population is warranted.