The Gestational Weight Gain Rate (GWGR) can be used to monitor weight change during pregnancy.
Patient selection: pregnant woman during second or third trimester
Parameters:
(1) week of gestational at initial registration
(2) current week of gestational
(3) weight in kilograms at initial registration
(4) current weight in kilograms
gestational weight gain rate =
= ((current weight) - (initial weight)) / ((current week of gestation) - (week of gestation at initial registration))
BMI
Mean Weight Gain per Week
< 18.5 kg per sq m
0.51 kg/wk
18.5 to 24.9 kg per sq m
0.42 kg/wk
25 to 29.9 kg per sq m
0.28 kg/wk
>= 30 kg per sq m
0.22 kg/wk
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Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
