Impact of maternal body mass index [BMI] on neonatal birth weight [BW]

Amita Singh; Vani Gupta; Uma Singh; Manjulata; Sunita Tiwari; Neena Srivastava

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

Impact of maternal body mass index [BMI] on neonatal birth weight [BW]

Amita Singh, Vani Gupta, Uma Singh, Manjulata, Sunita Tiwari, Neena Srivastava

Abstract :

Background: Birth weight (BW) of infant�s is an important determinant of well‑being. Several factors such as mother�s sociocultural, demographic, education, pre–pregnancy body mass index (BMI), and gestational weight gain contribute to BW.

Aim: To study the impact of maternal BMI to the BW of their babies

Methodology: A �prospective observational study. Total 120 women, aged 20–40 years, with singleton gestation and uncomplicated pregnancies were consecutively recruited during the antenatal visit before 8 weeks of gestation and followed till delivery. Relevant socio–demographic data including the BMI and BW of the Neonates were recorded using a structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21.

Results: Pregnant females were enrolled in the study with mean age 28.27�4.82 years. Mean BMI at first visit, 25.11+4.35 kg/m². Mean birth weight of babies delivered, 2.50�0.57 kg. There was a significant correlation between maternal BMI at their first visit to the BW of the neonates (P < 0.001). showing that maternal BMI is directly related to the neonatal BW.

Conclusion: study shows a significant impact of maternal BMI on BW of the neonates