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

Abstract

: 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. 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.: Gestational hypertension was significant in overweight women and those who gained weight above recommended range. (22.4% Vs. 0%; p <0.001) GDM was noted in a significant percentage of pregnant women within the recommended weight gain group. (12.4% Vs. 0%; p<0.001).: Pre-pregnancy dietary counselling, physical and lifestyle modifications have a role in bringing down the incidence of GDM and gestational hypertension.