Table 5 Reported basis for pregnancy weight guidelines
From: No global consensus: a cross-sectional survey of maternal weight policies
| Â | Is routine weighing recommended? | Are there gestational weight gain guidelines? |
|---|---|---|
|  | Yes (n = 43) | Yes (n = 32) |
| Â | n (%) | n (%) |
Promote healthy gestational weight gain | 41 (95%) | N/A |
Avoid maternal complications | 29 (67%) | 26 (81%) |
Avoid poor birth outcomes | 25 (58%) | 25 (78%) |
Avoid long term maternal obesity | N/A | 17 (53%) |
Other | 4 | 3 (9%) |