Impact of gestational weight gain and prepregnancy body mass index on the prevalence of large-for-gestational age infants in two cohorts of women with type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes: a cross-sectional population study.

Ketrell L McWhorterKatherine BowersLawrence M DolanRanjan DekaChandra L JacksonJane C Khoury

Published in: BMJ open (2018)

Normal-weight women with GWG within IOM guidelines experienced a lower LGA prevalence, supporting the importance of adherence to IOM guidelines for GWG to reduce LGA. High BMI and GWG may be hindering a reduction in LGA prevalence.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
gestational age
risk factors
type diabetes
glycemic control
weight loss
cardiovascular disease
clinical practice
preterm birth
physical activity
adipose tissue
insulin resistance