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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2025

Association between nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes: findings from the nuMoM2b study.

Ya-Ling Hsieh, Chia-Jung Chiang, Tsung Yu

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Ya-Ling HsiehNursing Department, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.
Chia-Jung ChiangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Tsung YuDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building Floor 8, 138 Sheng-Li Road, North District, Tainan, 704302, Taiwan. tsungyu@mail.ncku.edu.tw.

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purposeNausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), including its severe form hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), have been linked to various perinatal outcomes, though findings remain inconsistent. This study aimed to examine the association between NVP severity and adverse pregnancy outcomes and to evaluate whether gestational weight gain (GWG) mediates these relationships.

methodsWe analyzed data from 8396 nulliparous women enrolled in the U.S. nuMoM2b cohort. NVP severity was measured using the Pregnancy-Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) score across three prenatal visits and categorized as none, one, and ≥2 visits of medium-to-severe NVP. Perinatal outcomes included birth weight, gestational age, preterm delivery, small for gestational age (SGA), and low birth weight (LBW). GWG adequacy was assessed per Institute of Medicine guidelines. Multivariable regression models were used, adjusting for sociodemographic and clinical covariates.

resultsOverall, 81.6% of women reported no visit with medium-to-severe NVP, 16.2% with one such visit, and 2.3% with two or three such visits. One visit with medium-to-severe NVP was associated with a modest reduction in birth weight (-41.4 g; 95% CI: -72.6, -10.2). Inadequate GWG-regardless of NVP status-was consistently associated with shorter gestation (-0.53 weeks), lower birth weight (-261.3 g), and increased risks of preterm birth, LBW, and SGA (ORs 1.66-2.75).

conclusionNVP severity alone showed limited impact on short-term pregnancy outcomes. However, inadequate GWG emerged as a key modifiable risk factor. These findings underscore the importance of nutritional support and symptom management during pregnancy, particularly for women with moderate-to-severe NVP. Long-term outcomes warrant further investigation.

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Hyperemesis GravidarumPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomeAdultBirth WeightFemaleGestational AgeGestational Weight GainHumansInfant, Low Birth WeightInfant, NewbornInfant, Small for Gestational AgePregnancyPremature BirthSeverity of Illness IndexUnited StatesAdverse pregnancy outcomesGestational weight gainHyperemesis gravidarumNausea and vomiting of pregnancy

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