- Study evaluated predictors of gestational weight gain (GWG) outside recommended levels.
- Pregnant women who were overweight or obese at the start of pregnancy had higher risks of excessive GWG.
- Underweight women had higher risks of inadequate weight gain.
- A prediction tool was developed to identify women at risk of inadequate or excessive GWG by term.
- Birthweight outcomes differed significantly by GWG category.
- The study highlighted the impact of maternal weight status and ethnic background on GWG.
- The prediction tool could assist healthcare providers in targeting interventions for better maternal and child health outcomes.
Source: BMJ Open
