Table 1. Characteristics of participants by pregravid overweight status (BMI ≥ 25).
| Total ( N = 66) | Not overweight ( n = 49) | Overweight ( n = 17) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 33.0 (4.9) | 33.0 (4.4) | 33.0 (6.2) |
| Gestational age (wk) | 35.0 (3.3) | 34.8 (3.3) | 35.7 (3.3) |
| Unmarried | 12.1% | 6.1% a | 23.5% a |
| Multiparous | 55.4% | 63.4% | 41.2% |
| Racial/ethnic minority | 30.3% | 26.5% | 41.2% |
| Pregravid BMI (kg/m 2 ) | 23.2 (3.7) | 21.3 (1.8) b | 28.5 (2.2) b |
| Weight gained to date (lbs) | 30.0 (10.1) | 30.8 (9.7) | 29.8 (12.4) |
| Current BMI (kg/m 2 ) | 28.3 (4.2) | 26.3 (2.5) b | 33.9 (2.8) b |
| Lifetime MDD c | 20.0% | 22.4% | 11.8% |
| Lifetime psych dx c | 29.2% | 30.6% | 17.6% |
| Current depression d | 34.8% | 24.5% b | 64.7% b |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; MDD, major depressive disorder.
a
p = < 0.05.
b
p = < 0.01.
c
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Version 5.0.0 regarding history prior to pregnancy.
d
Inventory of Depressive Symptoms–Self-Report 30 item version score ≥ 14 suggestive of least mild depression.