Table 2:
Weight gain and blood pressure across pregnancy and blood glucose
| Outcome Variable | First Trimester Mean (SD) | Second Trimester Mean (SD) | Third Trimester Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight gain (kg)^ | 1.19 (2.53) | 4.50 (3.42) | 10.37 (4.88) |
| Systolic BP (mm/Hg) | 112.51 (12.08) | 112.70 (10.47) | 117.17 (10.76) |
| Diastolic BP (mm/Hg) | 67.55 (8.02) | 65.21 (7.08) | 69.96 (7.69) |
| Glucose* | 110.40 (29.53) |
^
The available weight obtained closest to 12 weeks gestation was used for weight gain analysis. The average gestational age for the first trimester weight was 12.55 weeks gestation
*
Blood glucose values are from glucose tolerance test that was conducted between 24 and 28 weeks as part of routine prenatal care
Abbreviations: BP= blood pressure; kg= kilograms; mm/Hg= millimeters of mercury; SD= standard deviation.