ArticleBMJ open2019
Is maternal weight gain between pregnancies associated with risk of large-for-gestational age birth? Analysis of a UK population-based cohort.
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Abstract
objectiveMaternal overweight and obesity during pregnancy increases the risk of large-for-gestational age (LGA) birth and childhood obesity. We aimed to investigate the association between maternal weight change between subsequent pregnancies and risk of having a LGA birth.
designPopulation-based cohort.
settingRoutinely collected antenatal healthcare data between January 2003 and September 2017 at University Hospital Southampton, England.
participantsHealth records of women with their first two consecutive singleton live-birth pregnancies were analysed (n=15 940). PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURE: Risk of LGA, recurrent LGA and new LGA births in the second pregnancy.
resultsOf the 15 940 women, 16.0% lost and 47.7% gained weight (≥1 kg/m
conclusionsLosing weight after an LGA birth was associated with a reduced LGA risk in the next pregnancy in overweight women, while interpregnancy weight gain was associated with an increased new LGA risk. Preventing weight gain between pregnancies is an important measure to achieve better maternal and offspring outcomes.
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