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@article{182226,
        author = {Dr. Tharunn L E and Dr. Sneha krish and Dr. Suresh kumar and Dr. Vimal},
        title = {A Cross-Sectional Study on Gestational Weight Gain and Its Impact on Feto-Maternal Outcomes among Women Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chennai},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {1322-1326},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182226},
        abstract = {Background: Gestational weight gain (GWG) plays a significant role in determining the health of both mother and fetus. Inadequate or excessive weight gain has been linked to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study explores the relationship between GWG and feto-maternal outcomes in women delivering at a tertiary care centre in Chennai.
Objectives: To assess the pattern of gestational weight gain and its association with maternal delivery outcomes, birth weight, and NICU admissions.
Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study included 101 postpartum women from the labour ward of the Institute of Social Obstetrics and Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Variables included pre-pregnancy weight, delivery weight, BMI, neonatal outcomes, and NICU admission. GWG was categorized as inadequate, adequate, or excessive based on IOM guidelines. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS; chi-square test was used to assess associations.
Results: Among the 101 participants, 56% had inadequate GWG, 35% had adequate GWG, and 9% had excessive GWG. Inadequate GWG was significantly associated with higher rates of low birth weight (14/20 LBW babies), increased NICU admissions (30/57), and more assisted or emergency deliveries. Adequate GWG was associated with normal vaginal deliveries and better neonatal outcomes.},
        keywords = {Gestational weight gain, Birth weight, Mode of delivery, NICU, Pregnancy outcomes},
        month = {July},
        }