Misconceptions Regarding Essential Oral Health Care Amongst Pregnant Women Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital in the State of Goa, India: A Descriptive Study.

Background Of The Study: Myths regarding oral health are extensively prevalent and have considerable impact on pregnant women's dental behaviour and practices Thus, this study sought to understand misconceptions (pregnancy and early childhood oral care) and their determinants amongst pregnant women.

Methods: A questionnaire designed to assess the participants' demographics, parity, oral health behaviour and misconceptions was administered to 305 pregnant women attending antenatal care. Oral health (DMFT, bleeding on probing and periodontal pocket) was examined.

Effect of Pre-pregnancy Maternal Body Mass Index on Obstetric Outcomes in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Goa, India.

Introduction: Maternal body mass index (BMI) is a vital predictor of the nutritional status of any pregnant woman. Several developing countries like India are facing the double burden of both obesity and malnutrition due the extreme socioeconomic distribution of our population. Thus, this study was undertaken to study the effect of pre-pregnancy maternal BMI on the obstetric outcomes.