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Association of pre-pregnancy body mass index to gestational weight gain, diabetes mellitus and hypertension

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Author Details : Sreelakshmy K*, Shahnas M

Volume : 11, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 66-69

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.012

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Abstract

Background: The body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy and gestational weight gain (GWG) may have an association with the outcome of pregnancies. Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, macrosomia show an association with the BMI.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of the data collected from 720 pregnant mothers during the period from January 2017 to January 2019 in a tertiary health care centre. The chi-square test was done to assess the categorical data.
Results: Gestational hypertension was significant in overweight women and those who gained weight above recommended range. (22.4% Vs. 0%; p <0> Conclusion: Pre-pregnancy dietary counselling, physical and lifestyle modifications have a role in bringing down the incidence of GDM and gestational hypertension.
 

Keywords: Gestational weight gain, Body mass index (BMI), Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), Preeclampsia.

How to cite : Sreelakshmy K, Shahnas M, Association of pre-pregnancy body mass index to gestational weight gain, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2024;11(1):66-69

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