Optimal gestational weight gain in Taiwan: A retrospective cohort study.

Objective: Maternal body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) are believed to be associated with fetal conditions and maternal complications. The aim of this study was investigating the influence of maternal prepregnancy BMI and GWG on pregnancy outcomes and exploring the optimal GWG in Taiwanese singleton women.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective records of 8146 singleton pregnant women between 2017 and 2019, obtained from a tertiary center in Taiwan were reviewed, and the associations between maternal prepregnancy BMI, GWG, and perinatal outcomes were analyzed.