ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF FIRST TRIMESTER MATERNAL BODY MASS INDEX AND GESTATIONAL WEIGHT GAIN ON FETOMATERNAL OUTCOMES: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this prospective cohort study is to assess the impact of gestational weight gain (GWG) and the mother's body mass index (BMI) during the first trimester on the outcomes of the foetus. A thorough examination of the relationship between BMI and GWG in the early stages of pregnancy is required due to the increasing incidence of obesity and its possible effects on pregnancy outcomes.

Materials and Methods: 196 pregnant women are included in the study, which focuses on determining the mother's BMI in the first trimester and her subsequent GWG. Maternal anthropometry, gestational outcomes, and demographic information are all carefully documented. Regression and correlation models are two statistical techniques used to clarify the relationships between BMI, GWG, and different fetomaternal outcomes.

Results: Based on maternal BMI and GWG, preliminary data show a variety of trends in pregnancy outcomes. These encompass variances in methods of delivery, neonatal birth weights, and prenatal problems among various BMI classifications and weight growth intensities.

Conclusion: The study's conclusion emphasises how crucial early pregnancy BMI is for impacting fetomaternal outcomes, as well as how dynamically it interacts with GWG. Comprehending these correlations can aid in customised measures, encouraging more healthful pregnancies and reducing possible hazards linked to obesity in mothers.