Reconsideration of lowering gestational weight gain guidelines in pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes: evidence from a Belgian study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The suitability of the United States National Academy of Medicine guidelines for gestational weight gain in women with gestational diabetes remains uncertain, raising global concerns. This study aimed to evaluate the association of gestational weight gain with pregnancy and birth outcomes and to determine optimal ranges for gestational weight gain per pre-pregnancy body mass index category in women with gestational diabetes.

Methods

An epidemiological analysis between 2009-2018 analyzed a large Belgian cohort of singleton pregnancies with gestational diabetes and gestational age 38-40 weeks. Multivariate logistic regression assessed associations between gestational weight gain and relevant pregnancy and birth outcomes, with and without adjustment for confounding v

SUBMITTER: Benhalima K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921705 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature