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To study the correlation between maternal anthropometric measurements and new born birth size

Jayanthi Srikanth1 , Ashwini Kumari2

1 Associate 2Professor, Final year M.B.B.S student, Department of Community Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore

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Dr. Jayanthi Srikanth, th 177 5 Main Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560018. e-mail – jaysrikanth67@hotmail.com

 

Year: 2015, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Page no. 6-8,
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Abstract

Background: Birth weight of new born is highly influenced by weight gain of the mother during pregnancy. Assessing the maternal anthropometric measurements give us an idea of birth size of neonate.

Objectives: To find out the correlation between maternal anthropometry (height, weight, BMI) with that of new born anthropometric measurements.

Material and Methods: This is a hospital based study, and data was collected from 50 apparently healthy pregnant women and their neonates. Information was collected by questionnaire on personal, medical and socioeconomic status. Maternal weight, height, BMI and haemoglobin levels were recorded. Neonatal birth weight, length and head circumference were measured.

Results: A significant positive correlation between maternal anthropometric variables and neonatal birth dimensions was observed. Pearson's correlation showed a strong positive correlation between, weight of the women and weight of the baby( r=0.391, p value 0.005), BMI of the women and length of the neonate( r=0.333, p value 0.019), BMI of the women and birth weight of the baby( r= 0.391, p value 0.005).

Conclusion: In the current study, a positive correlation was noted between maternal anthropometric measures and birth dimensions of neonate. This study highlights the importance of maternal well-being for favourable neonatal outcomes

<p><strong>Background: </strong>Birth weight of new born is highly influenced by weight gain of the mother during pregnancy. Assessing the maternal anthropometric measurements give us an idea of birth size of neonate.</p> <p><strong>Objectives:</strong> To find out the correlation between maternal anthropometry (height, weight, BMI) with that of new born anthropometric measurements.</p> <p><strong>Material and Methods: </strong>This is a hospital based study, and data was collected from 50 apparently healthy pregnant women and their neonates. Information was collected by questionnaire on personal, medical and socioeconomic status. Maternal weight, height, BMI and haemoglobin levels were recorded. Neonatal birth weight, length and head circumference were measured.</p> <p><strong>Results:</strong> A significant positive correlation between maternal anthropometric variables and neonatal birth dimensions was observed. Pearson's correlation showed a strong positive correlation between, weight of the women and weight of the baby( r=0.391, p value 0.005), BMI of the women and length of the neonate( r=0.333, p value 0.019), BMI of the women and birth weight of the baby( r= 0.391, p value 0.005).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> In the current study, a positive correlation was noted between maternal anthropometric measures and birth dimensions of neonate. This study highlights the importance of maternal well-being for favourable neonatal outcomes</p>
Keywords
New born, birth weight, correlation, anthropometry
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