TABLE 2.
Characteristics of women by gestational weight gain at 36 weeks
| Below recommended parameters, n = 4/35 a (11.4%) | Within range, n = 17 (41.5%) | Above recommended parameters, n = 20 (48.8%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age years, mean (SD) | 31.08 (2.88) | 29.77 (5.75) | 32.16 (5.15) |
| Ethnicity, N (%) | |||
| White British | 4 (100.0) | 13 (76.5) | 17 (85.0) |
| Other | 0 (0.0) | 4 (23.5) | 3 (15.0) |
| Gestation at recruitment weeks mean (SD) | 12.33 (1.53) | 12.22 (1.09) | 12.40 (1.17) |
| BMI at recruitment on antenatal clinic scales (kg/m2) | |||
| Underweight (BMI < 18) | 1 (50.0) | 1 (50.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Healthy (BMI 18 to <25) | 3 (18.0) | 7 (41.0) | 7 (41.0) |
| Overweight (BMI 25 to <30) | N/A | 6 (37.5) | 10 (62.5) |
| Obese (BMI 30+) | N/A | 3 (50.0) | 3 (50.0) |
| Outcomes | |||
| Birthweight (g), mean (SD) | 3,303.5 (447.4) | 3,544.4 (472.6) | 3,725.0 (487.3) |
| Gestation at delivery (weeks), mean (SD) | 39.5 (1.29) | 40.12 (1.22) | 40.00 (1.08) |
Note. All values are N (%) unless otherwise stated.
Abbreviation: BMI, body mass index.
a
Only applicable for women with a booking BMI < 30.