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Dikgale B, Dlakavu F, Masenge A, Slava R, Adam S. Pregnant women's dietary patterns and knowledge of gestational weight gain: A cross-sectional study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024. [PMID: 38523434 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Excess gestational weight gain (GWG) is a risk factor for various unfavorable maternal and neonatal outcomes that may be preventable. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while pregnant can help prevent uncontrollable weight gain. The aim of this study was to assess pregnant women's knowledge on weight, GWG, diet, and knowledge of obesity-related complications among women who seek care at our semi-urban, regional setting. METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted at the prenatal clinic at Kalafong Academic Hospital. Prospective participants completed a questionnaire on their perception of GWG, attitudes toward GWG, knowledge of GWG, associated complications of obesity, and food choices. Data analysis was performed using SAS version 9.4. RESULTS The majority of the 500 individuals were overweight or obese prior to pregnancy. By the end of the third trimester, this increased by 10.1% (n = 420; 86.1%). Nearly half (n = 240; 48.78%) of the overweight and obese women underestimated their weight. Only 26.53% (n = 26) of women who checked their body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) gained weight according to recommendations. However, less than half (n = 96; 30.5%) gained weight within the recommended range, despite the fact that the majority of them (n = 315; 64%) were aware of the harmful effects of obesity on the cardiovascular system and the effects of high calories on weight gain (n = 321; 65%). CONCLUSION Despite basic knowledge of the impact of high-caloric intake on weight gain and cardiovascular complications, less than half of the study population gained weight within the recommended range.
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- Busisiwe Dikgale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Statistics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Dietetics, Kalafong Tertiary Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- Diabetes Research Centre, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Balsarkar G. Pregnancy as an Opportunity to the Obstetricians to Improve Long-Term Maternal Health. J Obstet Gynaecol India 2023; 73:1-2. [PMID: 37063474 PMCID: PMC9984658 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-023-01741-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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- Geetha Balsarkar
- Seth G.S. Medical College, Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital, Mumbai, India
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McAuliffe FM. Impact of pregnancy on long-term health: Advances in postpregnancy care-An opportunity to improve long-term maternal health. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 160 Suppl 1:4-6. [PMID: 36635076 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Fionnuala M McAuliffe
- UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, National Maternity Hospital, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.,FIGO Committee on Impact of Pregnancy on Long-Term Health, FIGO, London, UK
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The present paper outlines current issues in the nutritional care of women during pregnancy and potential resources to address them. Globally, overnutrition, undernutrition and nutritional imbalances are widespread among women of reproductive age; increasing the risk of pregnancy complications and non-communicable diseases in both mothers and their children. Most women do not meet dietary guidelines for pregnancy. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends nutrition and weight counselling during pregnancy for all women. However, clinical practices focusing on nutrition vary and there is no consensus on which outcomes are most important for pregnancy nutrition interventions, with little consideration for the 'patient voice'. The International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) nutrition checklist is a clinical practice tool that is available for healthcare professionals that will address this issue. The pregnancy nutrition core outcome set will also support advancement of antenatal nutrition by identifying the most critical nutrition-related outcomes from the perspective of healthcare professionals, researchers and women with experience of pregnancy. While poor nutrition can result in adverse outcomes across women of all weight categories, those with obesity may require specialist care to reduce their risk. Obesity is a chronic, progressive, relapsing disease that has high individual variability in its prognosis. The use of obesity staging systems, which consider mental, physical and functional health, can stratify individuals into risk categories and aid in treatment prioritisation in pregnancy. As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise, an obesity staging approach may support clinicians, especially those in limited resource settings.
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Amyx M, Zeitlin J, Hermann M, Castetbon K, Blondel B, Le Ray C. Maternal characteristics associated with gestational weight gain in France: a population-based, nationally representative study. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e049497. [PMID: 34215613 PMCID: PMC8256790 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To provide nationally representative estimates of gestational weight gain (GWG) and identify maternal characteristics associated with inadequate GWG in France. DESIGN A population-based study using data from the French National Perinatal Survey: 2010 and 2016. SETTING All maternity units in metropolitan, mainland France (n=535 in 2010; n=493 in 2016). PARTICIPANTS Singleton live births with GWG data (N=24 850). PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES GWG was calculated as end of pregnancy minus pre-pregnancy weight (kg) and categorised as 'insufficient', 'adequate', or 'excessive' using 2009 Institute of Medicine thresholds. Classification accounted for pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2; underweight (<18.5), normal weight (18.5-24.9), overweight (25-29.9), obese (≥30)) and gestational age at birth. We estimated average GWG and the percentage of women in each GWG category. Polytomous logistic regression identified characteristics associated with GWG adequacy. RESULTS Average GWG was 13.0 kg (SD 5.6), with 26.8% of women gaining insufficiently, 37.0% adequately and 36.1% excessively. Among other factors, insufficient GWG was associated with underweight (vs normal weight; adjusted OR (aOR) 1.4, 95% CI 1.2 to 1.5) and obese (aOR 1.5, 95% CI 1.4 to 1.7) BMI. Excessive GWG was associated with overweight (aOR 2.8, 95% CI 2.6 to 3.1) and obese BMI (aOR 3.3, 95% CI 2.9 to 3.6). Examining obesity classes separately, odds of insufficient GWG increased from obesity class I to III, while odds of excessive GWG decreased from obesity class I to III. Primiparity (insufficient: aOR 0.9, 95% CI 0.9 to 1.0; excessive: aOR 1.2, 95% CI 1.2 to 1.3), maternal characteristics indicative of lower socioeconomic status, and continuing or quitting smoking during pregnancy were also associated with inadequate GWG. CONCLUSIONS In France, insufficient and excessive GWG are common. For optimal outcomes, clinician education, with special attention to the needs of higher risk/vulnerable groups, is needed to ensure all women receive appropriate advice for recommended GWG.
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- Melissa Amyx
- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team (EPOPé), Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité (CRESS), University of Paris, INSERM UMR 1153, Paris, France
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- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team (EPOPé), Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité (CRESS), University of Paris, INSERM UMR 1153, Paris, France
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- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team (EPOPé), Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité (CRESS), University of Paris, INSERM UMR 1153, Paris, France
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- Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Clinical Research Research Center, ULB School of Public Health, Brussels, Belgium
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- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team (EPOPé), Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité (CRESS), University of Paris, INSERM UMR 1153, Paris, France
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- Obstetrical, Perinatal and Pediatric Epidemiology Research Team (EPOPé), Center for Research on Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité (CRESS), University of Paris, INSERM UMR 1153, Paris, France
- Cochin Hospital Port Royal, Port Royal Maternity, Department of Obstetrics, University of Paris, APHP, Paris, France
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Olander EK, Hill B, Skouteris H. Healthcare Professional Training Regarding Gestational Weight Gain: Recommendations and Future Directions. Curr Obes Rep 2021; 10:116-124. [PMID: 33609271 PMCID: PMC8159776 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-021-00429-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this review was to summarise recent evaluations of healthcare professional training regarding gestational weight gain and provide recommendations for future training. RECENT FINDINGS A number of evaluated healthcare professional training sessions regarding gestational weight gain show promising results in terms of increased participant confidence and knowledge and impact on women's outcomes. It is clear that the interventions which have also implemented resources in the practice environment to support training are the ones most likely to influence gestational weight gain. Support from healthcare professionals are key to influence pregnant women's weight gain and should be offered within the standard curriculum and through mandatory training. Factors influencing this support include women's and healthcare professional characteristics, interpersonal and healthcare system and policy factors. All of these need to be considered when developing healthcare professional training to support women with their gestational weight gain.
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- Ellinor K. Olander
- Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB UK
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellow, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3169 Australia
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- Health and Social Care Improvement and Implementation Science, Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3169 Australia
- Warwick Business School, Warwick University, Coventry, CV47AL UK
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McAuliffe FM, Killeen SL, Jacob CM, Hanson MA, Hadar E, McIntyre HD, Kapur A, Kihara AB, Ma RC, Divakar H, Hod M. Management of prepregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum obesity from the FIGO Pregnancy and Non-Communicable Diseases Committee: A FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) guideline. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2020; 151 Suppl 1:16-36. [PMID: 32894590 PMCID: PMC7590083 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Fionnuala M McAuliffe
- UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, National Maternity Hospital, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, National Maternity Hospital, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Institute of Developmental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Institute of Developmental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit, Rabin Medical Center, Petach-Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Mater Research, The University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- World Diabetes Foundation, Bagsvaerd, Denmark
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- African Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Khartoum, Sudan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Mor Comprehensive Women's Health Care Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.,FIGO Pregnancy and Non-Communicable Diseases Committee, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, London, UK
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