Early interventions can help women achieve optimal weight gain during pregnancy, review suggests

Both too little and too much weight gain during pregnancy are associated with serious maternal and child health outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, death, preeclampsia, and unplanned cesarean delivery. Women in low- and middle-income countries often face challenges such as food insecurity, poor diet, limited health care access, and inadequate micronutrient supplements, all of which contribute to unhealthy weight during pregnancy.