SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2017
Weighing as a stand-alone intervention does not reduce excessive gestational weight gain compared to routine antenatal care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
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- Suboptimal gestational weight gain and neonatal outcomes in low and middle income countries: individual participant data meta-analysis.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2023Pooled it
- Association of Antenatal Diet and Physical Activity-Based Interventions With Gestational Weight Gain and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.JAMA internal medicine · 2022Pooled it
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- A randomized controlled trial of daily weighing in pregnancy to control gestational weight gain.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2020Trial
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- Weight and body image during pregnancy: a qualitative study of the experience of pregnant women, midwives and dietitians.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- Digital Self-Monitoring Tools for the Management of Gestational Weight Gain: Protocol for a Systematic Review.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Regular weighing to prevent excessive gestational weight gain: a study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.Systematic reviews · 2022Article
- A theory driven, pragmatic trial implementing changes to routine antenatal care that supports recommended pregnancy weight gain.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- The Healthy Pregnancy Service to Optimise Excess Gestational Weight Gain for Women with Obesity: A Qualitative Study of Health Professionals' Perspectives.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
- Pregnancy and weight monitoring: A feasibility study of weight charts and midwife support.Maternal & child nutrition · 2020Article
- Health-related Behaviors in Pregnancy: A Key to Achieve Better Outcomes.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2020Article
- A mixed method study evaluating the integration of pregnancy weight gain charts into antenatal care.Maternal & child nutrition · 2019Observational
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- Implementation of gestational weight gain guidelines - what's more effective for ensuring weight recording in pregnancy?BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2019Article
- Obesity and Weight Gain in Pregnancy and Postpartum: an Evidence Review of Lifestyle Interventions to Inform Maternal and Child Health Policies.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2018Review
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Abstract
backgroundExcessive gestational weight gain is associated with short and long-term adverse maternal and infant health outcomes, independent of pre-pregnancy body mass index. Weighing pregnant women as a stand-alone intervention during antenatal visits is suggested to reduce pregnancy weight gain. In the absence of effective interventions to reduce excessive gestational gain within the real world setting, this study aims to test if routine weighing as a stand-alone intervention can reduce total pregnancy weight gain and, in particular, excessive gestational weight gain.
methodsA systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted between November 2014 and January 2016, and reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Seven databases were searched. A priori eligibility criteria were applied to published literature by at least two independent reviewers. Studies considered methodologically rigorous, as per the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist for Primary Research, were included. Meta-analysis was conducted using fixed-effects models.
resultsA total of 5223 (non-duplicated) records were screened, resulting in two RCTs that were pooled for meta-analysis (n = 1068 randomised participants; n = 538 intervention, n = 534 control). No difference in total weight gain per week was observed between intervention and control groups (weighted mean difference (WMD) -0.00 kg/week, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.03 to 0.02). There was also no reduction in excessive gestational weight gain between intervention and control, according to pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI). However, total weight gain was lower in underweight women (n = 23, BMI <18.5 kg/m
conclusionWeighing as a stand-alone intervention is not worse nor better at reducing excessive gestational weight gain than routine antenatal care.
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