Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Maternal nutrition plays a critical role in determining neonatal health outcomes, with direct implications for birth weights. This study aims to quantify the impact of maternal nutrition on neonatal birth weights and assess the effectiveness of nutritional interventions during pregnancy. This cross‐sectional study involved 200 pregnant women recruited from a tertiary care hospital. Data on maternal dietary intake were collected using a standardized food frequency questionnaire. Neonatal birth weights were recorded and the data were analyzed to establish correlations between maternal nutrition and neonatal outcomes. Statistical analysis included Pearson correlation and chi‐square tests for significance. The study found. That 71.5% of women who adhered to adequate nutritional guidelines during pregnancy gave birth to neonates with birth weights within the normal range. The data showed statistically significant differences in birth weights between neonates born to mothers with adequate versus inadequate nutrition (P=0.021). Additionally, adherence to nutritional guidelines was associated with improved pregnancy outcomes, with a significant improvement observed in 82.5% of the study population (P=0.005). Adequate maternal nutrition during pregnancy is significantly correlated with optimal neonatal birth weights. The findings underscore the importance of dietary monitoring and intervention throughout pregnancy to ensure favorable neonatal health outcomes.
How to cite this article:
Kiran B. Bhaisare, Sunil S. Holikar Kamble and Arvind Chavan. A Cross‐Sectional Study on the Impact of Maternal Nutrition on Neonatal Birth Weights.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.11.552.556
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.11.552.556