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Maternal History of Weight Loss and Prospective Gestational Weight Gain

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  • Meghan E. Muse

  • Diane Gilbert-Diamond

  • Juliette Madan

  • Janet L. Peacock

  • Margaret R. Karagas

  • Caitlin G. Howe

  • April 20, 2026

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    Obesity and excessive gestational weight gain are linked to adverse maternal and infant outcomes, including higher postpartum weight retention.

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    Weight cycling, or yo-yo dieting, affects 20% to 55% of women and is associated with increased future weight gain and higher BMI.

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    The study investigates the impact of maternal weight cycling history on gestational weight gain among pregnant individuals in New Hampshire.

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    Participants reported their weight loss history, and gestational weight gain was assessed against IOM guidelines based on prepregnancy BMI.

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    Statistical analyses were conducted to explore the relationship between weight cycling history and gestational weight gain outcomes.

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Maternal History of Weight Loss and Prospective Gestational Weight Gain

  • by Meghan E. Muse, Diane Gilbert-Diamond, Juliette Madan, Janet L. Peacock, Margaret R. Karagas, Caitlin G. Howe

  • April 20, 2026

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