Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The relationship between birthweight and maternal‐newborn health is crucial in understanding fetal development and newborn outcomes. Maternal nutritional status, assessed through skinfold thickness, impacts fetal growth and birth outcomes significantly. This study investigates the associations between maternal and newborn skinfold thicknesses and birthweight, aiming to elucidate the role of maternal nutrition in offspring health. This cross‐sectional study included measurements of maternal and newborn skinfold thickness at various sites. Data on maternal demographics, BMI, gestational age and newborn birthweight were collected. Statistical analyses included correlation coefficients and regression models to explore relationships and predictors. Maternal skinfold thickness showed positive correlations with newborn birthweight (r=0.48, p<0.001), with significant associations observed across triceps, subscapular and suprailiac sites. Higher maternal BMI categories corresponded to increased newborn skinfold thickness (p<0.001). Regression analysis identified maternal skinfold thickness, BMI and gestational age as significant predictors of newborn birthweight (p<0.001). The study highlights a strong relationship between maternal skinfold thickness and newborn birthweight, emphasizing the influence of maternal nutritional status on fetal growth and adiposity. These findings underscore the importance of assessing and optimizing maternal nutrition to enhance newborn health outcomes.
How to cite this article:
R. Manoj Kumar and Masaraddi Sanjay Krishna. Association Between Birthweight and Maternal and Newborn Skinfold Thickness: A Cross‐Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.125.129
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.125.129