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Gestational Weight Gain and Pregnancy Outcomes in Obese Women: How Much Is Enough?

Kiel, Deborah W., Dodson, Elizabeth A., Artal, Raul, Boehmer, Tegan K., Leet, Terry L.·2007·Obstetrics & Gynecology

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine the effect of gestational weight change on pregnancy outcomes in obese women. METHODS: A population-based cohort study of 120,251 pregnant, obese women delivering full-term, liveborn, singleton infants was examined to assess the risk of four pregnancy outcomes (preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, small for gestational age births, and large for gestational age births) by obesity class and total gestational weight gain. RESULTS: Gestational weight gain incidence for overweight or obese pregnant women, less than the currently recommended 15 lb, was associated with a significantly lower risk of preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and large for gestational age birth and higher risk of small for gestational age birth. These results were similar for each National Institutes of Health obesity class (30-34.9, 35-35.9, and 40.0 kg/m(2)), but at different amounts of gestational weight gain. CONCLUSION: Limited or no weight gain in obese pregnant women has favorable pregnancy outcomes.

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Authors
Kiel, D. W., Dodson, E. A., Artal, R., Boehmer, T. K., & Leet, T. L.
Affiliations
Saint Louis University (US)
Venue
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Published
2007-10
Volume
110
Issue
4
Pages
752-758
ISSN
0029-7844 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2328935173
Cited by
498
References
15
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FWCI
38.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Keywords
gestational weight gain, maternal obesity, pregnancy outcomes, preeclampsia, cesarean section, small for gestational age, large for gestational age, overweight in pregnancy, obesity class
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Birth Weight, Cesarean Section, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Missouri, Obesity, Pre-Eclampsia, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy Outcome, Cohort Studies, Weight Gain

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