Are Women In Low Income Setting Gaining Adequate Gestational Weight? A Prospective Cross Sectional Study In Urban Uganda
Introduction: Pre-pregnancy weight and gestational weight gain (GWG) are important factors in both maternal and infant outcomes. Little information is available regarding prevalence of optimal GWG in relation to pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) in Uganda. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of inadequate, adequate and excessive GWG in primigravidae and secundigravidae. Methods: This was a one year prospective