Conclusions
In the present study, adverse pregnancy outcomes were associated
with obesity and overweight, and indirectly related
to maternal hyperglycemia. Obesity was a determinant risk
factor for hypertension, hyperglycemia, and increased
HbA1c levels at the end of pregnancy. Overweight elevated
the risk of hypertension, and both obesity and overweight
were protective factors against excessive maternal weight
gain without affecting neonatal outcomes. These findings
indicate that adverse outcomes resulted from inadequate
nutritional status during pregnancy, and indirectly underscore
the importance of identifying and treating inadequate
weight status during pregnancy.Conclusions
In the present study, adverse pregnancy outcomes were associated
with obesity and overweight, and indirectly related
to maternal hyperglycemia. Obesity was a determinant risk
factor for hypertension, hyperglycemia, and increased
HbA1c levels at the end of pregnancy. Overweight elevated
the risk of hypertension, and both obesity and overweight
were protective factors against excessive maternal weight
gain without affecting neonatal outcomes. These findings
indicate that adverse outcomes resulted from inadequate
nutritional status during pregnancy, and indirectly underscore
the importance of identifying and treating inadequate
weight status during pregnancy.