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5. A Study of Correlation of Child Birth Weight with Maternal Body Mass Index

1. Alia 2. Amna Khanum 3. Masood Akhtar

1.Senior Registrar, Gynae & Obst.,Lady Aitchison Hospital. Lahore 2. Asstt. Prof., Gynae & Obst.,Lady Aitchison Hospital. Lahore 3. PG Student of Ph.D. in Epidemiology, UVAS, Lahore.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine correlation of child birth weight with maternal body mass index (BMI).

Study Design: Cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at Department of Obstretics and Gynaecology Lady Aitchison Hospital Lahore and was completed in 14 months.  

Materials and Methods: Data was collected using random sampling from 1000 females during post partum period. All pregnant females aged 18-35 years were taken and babies with intra uterine growth retardation (IUGR) were excluded.  Data was managed in SPSS and was analyzed using same software.   

Results: In this study, the average maternal weight, height and BMI were 63.50 ± 9.47 Kg, 154.10 ± 4.85 cm and 26.77 ± 4.03 respectively.  The mean babies’ weight on delivery was 2.83 ± 0.583 kg.  There was significant positive correlation of fetal weight with maternal weight (r=0.072, p-value = 0.024) and maternal BMI (r=0.086, pvalue = 0.007).  This correlation was stronger in females who had normal vaginal delivery. 

Conclusion: Birth weight has a significantly positive correlation with maternal weight and BMI. Being modifiable risk factors, controlling these may considerable reduce the risk of low birth weight and associated complications for both mother and newborn.

Key Words: Pregnancy, birth Wight, Maternal Weight, BMI

Citation of article: Alia, Khanum A, Akhtar M. A Study of Correlation of Child Birth Weight with Maternal


Body Mass Index. Med Forum 2015;26(12):20-22.