Implementation of the new institute of medicine gestational weight gain guidelines

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2010 Nov-Dec;55(6):512-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jmwh.2010.04.001.

Abstract

In May 2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) introduced revised gestational weight gain guidelines that were based on balancing the benefits and risks of weight gain for both the mother and child's health. This article provides an overview of these new recommendations, explaining the key changes made from the previous 1990 IOM recommendations. The important role of health care providers of pregnant women in the implementation of the new recommendations is detailed, and specific guidance for troubleshooting issues that may be encountered when helping women achieve appropriate gestational weight gains is provided.

MeSH terms

  • Body Mass Index
  • Female
  • Guideline Adherence
  • Health Plan Implementation
  • Health Planning Guidelines*
  • Humans
  • Maternal Health Services / standards*
  • Maternal Welfare
  • National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, U.S., Health and Medicine Division
  • Obesity / prevention & control*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control*
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Prenatal Care / standards*
  • Reference Values
  • United States
  • Weight Gain*