The design of body mass index and its relationship with weight gained pregnancy and weight of a newborn baby in Alor District East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia

R. Anna Henny Talahatu*, Marselinus Laga Nur, Ribka Limbu

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Nusa Cendana University, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

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Anna Henny Talahatu, Marselinus Laga Nur, Ribka Limbu, 2024. The design of body mass index and its relationship with weight gained pregnancy and weight of a newborn baby in alor district east nusa tenggara Indonesia. Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences, V 13 - I 6, Pages - 6871 – 6877. Doi: https://doi.org/10.55522/jmpas.V13I6.6564.

ABSTRACT

This research provides valuable insights into the factors influencing weight gain during pregnancy and its implications for newborn health. Women with anemia are encouraged to gain more weight during pregnancy than those without anemia to mitigate risks associated with low weight gain, such as intrauterine growth retardation and prenatal death. Pre-pregnancy nutritional status (indicated by BMI) also plays a crucial role in determining weight gain during pregnancy, highlighting the importance of addressing nutrition prior to conception. Pregnant women, particularly those with low hemoglobin levels or low pre-pregnancy BMI, should receive targeted nutritional support to enhance weight gain and overall health. Regular monitoring of hemoglobin levels and nutritional status is essential for early identification of women at risk of inadequate weight gain or anemia. Health practitioners should provide personalized weight gain targets based on individual BMI and nutritional status, promoting optimal health outcomes for both mother and baby. This study underscores the critical relationship between maternal nutritional status, anemia, and weight gain during pregnancy. Ensuring adequate weight gain through improved nutrition can significantly reduce the risks of intrauterine growth retardation and prenatal death, thereby enhancing maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

Keywords:

Body Mass Index (BMI), Pregnancy Weight Gain, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

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