Influence of pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain on the results of bioelectrical impedance analysis as well as body weight changes in the post-partum period

Abstract

Introduction and the aim: There has been an alarming rise in the incidence of overweight and obesity worldwide. The prevalence of maternal obesity has more than doubled from 7.6 to 15.6% over the last two decades. The aim of the study is to compare findings of the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and body weight changes during 5-6 months after delivery depending on gestational weight gain (GWG) as well as pre-pregnancy body mass index (PPBMI). Material and methods: The study participants (76 mothers) were divided into groups according to PPBMI and GWG: 1. group (n=59) - PPBMI

Keywords

• pre-pregnancy body mass index
• gestational weight gain
• bioelectrical impedance analysis
• obesity