Relationship between body mass index and gestational weight gain, with birth weight: a systematic review

The aim of this study was to analyze the available scientific evidence on the relationship between pregestational body mass index (BMI), weight gain during pregnancy, and birth weight. A systematic review was conducted, including studies published between 2020 and 2025 in English, Spanish, and Portu...

• Main Author: Barrezueta Álvarez, Nuria Gabriela (author)
• Other Authors: Luciano Salazar , César William (author), Batista Garcet, Yoiler (author)
• Format: article
• Language: spa
• Published: 2025
• Subjects: Body mass index; Gestational weight gain; Birth weight; Maternal health; Maternal nutritional status; Índice de masa corporal; Ganancia de peso gestacional; Peso al nacer; Salud materna; Recién nacido; Estado nutricional materno
• Online Access: https://revista.sangregorio.edu.ec/index.php/REVISTASANGREGORIO/article/view/3867