Lianghui Zheng, Qiuping Liao, Jiaoxia Liu, Jun Shi, Zihua Chen, Lin Lin
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Abstract
Background & objective: The specific influence of the pre-pregnancy body mass index (PPBMI) on women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is unclear. Our objective was to investigate how PPBMI categories affect pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in women with GDM.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from patients attending the Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital (Fuzhou, China) from 2021 to 2023. The participant records were stratified into four groups according to their BMI values: underweight, normal-weight, overweight, and obese. The pregnancy and neonatal outcomes for these BMI categories were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression.
Results: The study included data from 2,909 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM. Underweight women with GDM showed significantly lower risks of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) (adjusted OR, 0.26) and cesarean sections (adjusted OR, 0.55) but higher risks of low body weight (LBW) infants (adjusted OR, 3.40). Overweight and obese women experienced higher risks of PIH (adjusted OR, 2.96), cesarean sections (adjusted OR, 1.62), and macrosomia (adjusted OR, 1.43).
Conclusion: PPBMIs significantly impact pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM. Both underweight and overweight/obese categories are associated with adverse outcomes, highlighting the need for pre-pregnancy counseling and interventions to achieve and maintain a healthy BMI.
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It is a peer reviewed medical journal published regularly since 1984. It was previously known as quarterly "SPECIALIST" till December 31st 1999. It publishes original research articles, review articles, current practices, short communications & case reports. It attracts manuscripts not only from within Pakistan but also from over fifty countries from abroad.
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