Inappropriate gestational weight gain impact on maternofetal outcomes in gestational diabetes

Inappropriate gestational weight gain seems to be associated with an increased risk for adverse maternofetal outcomes, regardless of prepregnancy BMI. Beyond glycemic control, weight management in women with GDM must be a focus of special attention to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes.KEY MESSAGESThe dimension of deviation from appropriate gestational weight gain was associated with an increased risk for adverse maternofetal outcomes among women with gestational diabetes.Weight management must be a focus of special attention in women with gestational diabetes to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes.