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Relation of Birth Weight with Maternal Pre-pregnancy Weight and Weight Gain during Pregnancy |
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Introduction: Birth weight is an important factor which determines the outcome in neonate and also affects the chances of survival. There is a need to identify the modifiable factors which can impact the birth weight. Aim: To evaluate the relation of pre-pregnancy weight of the mother and gestational weight gain with the birth weight of the baby among the study population. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was done during August 2006 to December 2008. It comprised of 100 pregnant women. After registration with a positive pregnancy test, patients were enrolled and examined and then followed up till delivery. Maternal weight was monitored using same digital scale and the neonatal weight was measured within 30 minutes of the delivery of the baby. All the newborns were weighed with the same weighing machine for neonates. This study was attempted to correlate maternal pre-pregnancy weight to foetal weight and maternal weight gain during pregnancy to foetal weight. Results: The pre-pregnancy weight of the study subjects had a range from 35 Kg to 74 Kg (mean 51.93±8.62) with gestational weight gain range from 7 to 20 Kg (mean 11.33±2.55) throughout pregnancy. Foetal weight ranged from a minimum of 2 Kg to maximum of 3.7 Kg with mean weight being 2.88±0.32 Kg. There was a direct proportion observed between birth weight and pre-pregnancy weight as well as between birth weight and gestational weight gain. Conclusion: Pre-pregnancy weight of mother being an important determinant of birth weight of baby, the women of reproductive age group need to be counselled regarding its significance. Gestational weight gain is an important determinant of birth weight of baby and mothers should be advised regarding recommended weight gain ranges during the antenatal visits. |
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