| Autor: |
Aboelsoud, Wedad H., Ghonemy, Gehan E., Ashour, Ahmed S. A., Aboushady, Reda M. N. |
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Egyptian Nursing Journal; Jan-Apr2023, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p |
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Background Excessive and inadequate weight gain during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the pattern of weight gain among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics. Design A descriptive research design was adopted to describe how weight pattern changes during pregnancy. Sample A convenience sample of 400 pregnant women was included in the study. Setting The study was conducted at the antenatal outpatient clinic of El-Kasr El Aini University Hospital, Cairo University, Egypt. Tools Two tools were used: (a) maternal structured interviewing and (b) assessment and follow-up. Results Approximately 36% had normal weight, 34.3% were overweight, 26% were obese, and only 3.8% were underweight at recruitment. Appropriate weight gain was observed in 81.0% of underweight pregnant women and 75.5% of normal weight women. However, 61.5% of overweight women and 72% of obese women gained weight above the recommendation range by the Institute of Medicine. The mean total weight gain at the time of delivery among underweight women was 13.5 kg, normal weight women was 12.43 kg, overweight women was 12.05 kg, and obese women was 10.43 kg. Conclusion Overweight and obese women had excessive weight gain during pregnancy, whereas underweight and normal weight women gained weight within the Institute of Medicine recommendations. Recommendation Counseling during early pregnancy toward adequate gestational weight gain management should be required for pregnant women at the outpatient clinic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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