Lecture 5 Flashcards
Maternal weight gain during pregnancy
(Twins) healthy weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9)
Recommended weight gain =17kg- 25kg
(Twins) overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9)
Recommended weight gain =14kg- 23kg
(Twins) Obese (BMI 30 or more)
Recommended weight gain =11kg - 19kg
Gestational weight gain (made up of several components)
- Water 62%
- Fat mass 30%
-Fat-free mass 8%
Fetal weight gain is about …. of ….
Fetal weight gain is about 25% of total weight gained
How much percent of fetal growth occuring in the second half of pregnancy
90%
The rate of gestational weight gain in the 1st trimester
Low
The rate of gestational weight gain in the 2nd trimester
1/3
The rate of gestational weight gain in the 3rd trimester
2/3rds
Maternal fat stores are gained predominantly between
The 10th and 30th week of gestation
1st and early 2nd trimester reflects
deposition and expansion of maternal tissue
what are the two things that are gained in late in 2nd trimester to end of pregnancy
Fetal placental and accumulation of amniotic fluid
NZ guidlines: Pre pregnancy
Focus on obese women
Higher BMI and lower education is associated with greater GWG
2/3rd women incorrectly identified appropriate weight gain
Overweight and obese women were more likely to overestimate appropriate weight gain vs normal weight women
During pregnancy someone of a high BMI and lower education has higher
GWG
Meta -analysis of GWG what percentage were above or below the recommended GWG
70%
Midwives knowledge of GWG
midwives and obstetricians knowledge level of GWG is generally low
GWG Bottom Line
awareness of weight monitoring and target weight guidlines
Improved training in communication skills and behaviour for health professionals
standardisation of registration of BMI and GWG in perinatal database
Future research studies on the effectiveness of preconception and during pregnancy health programs