[Table/Fig-4]:
Comparison of weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) of participant normal pregnant women between the three trimester groups.
Parameter | First trimester | Second trimester | Third trimester | p*-value | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weight (Kg) | Mean±SD | 49.01±2.95 | 54.68±4.96 | 58.48±4.2 | <0.001 (S) |
Range | 43-59 Kg | 45-69 Kg | 49-69Kg | ||
BMI(Kg/m2) | Mean±SD | 21.28±1.11 | 23.27±1.89 | 25.04±1.63 | <0.001 (S) |
Range | 19.1-24.2 | 18.9-27.9 | 21.6-28.6 |
*One-way ANOVA test.
p>0.05: Not Significant (NS); p< 0.05: Significant (S)