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Associations between postpartum weight retention, gestational weight gain and birth outcomes in successive pregnancies


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Sabrina Luke, Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Russell Kirby, PhD, Maternal and Child Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Lauri Wright, Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Objective: Little is known about the effects of postpartum weight retention on gestational weight gain and birth outcomes in successive pregnancies. The purpose of this study is to determine the association between postpartum weight retention and subsequent adherence to IOM gestational weight gain guidelines. Associations will be examined by body-mass index (BMI) status and the impact on birth outcomes will be explored.

Methods: Florida vital records were analyzed for the period of 2005 to 2010. Chi-square tests and multivariable Poisson regressions were conducted to determine the associations. Models were adjusted for inter-pregnancy interval, tobacco use, maternal age, and race/ethnicity.

Results: Obese women who gained inadequate weight were more likely to have retained weight postpartum prior to pregnancy compared to obese women who met or exceeded the recommended weight gain. Risks for preterm birth increased in all women who did not gain adequate weight. Gaining excessive weight was protective for SGA in all BMI categories but increased the risks for LGA. Underweight weight women who gained in excess of IOM recommendations were at increased risk for developing hypertension compared to normal weight women who had optimal weight gain.

Conclusion: Women who retain or gain weight postpartum are at a higher risk for not gaining adequate weight in a successive pregnancy. Understanding the dynamic between inter-pregnancy weight retention and gestational weight gain is critical to helping women achieve optimal outcomes.

Learning Areas:

Chronic disease management and prevention
Epidemiology
Public health or related research

Learning Objectives:
Compare maternal and infant outcomes by gestational weight gain and pre-pregnancy BMI. Evaluate the impact of postpartum weight retention on gestational weight gain in subsequent pregnancies. Assess the impact of IOM gestational weight gain recommendations on maternal and infant health. Identify optimal gestational weight gain for obese pregnant women.

Keyword(s): Obesity, Maternal and Child Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have co-authored several publications in the area of obesity in pregnancy and birth outcomes. I have a MPH degree specializing in epidemiology and I'm currently pursuing a doctoral degree focusing in maternal and child health.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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