Weight gain during pregnancy in Antananarivo, Madagascar: Determinants and outcome

Weight gain during pregnancy has effects on growth and development during intrauterine life. Data for this subject is not available for Madagascar. This study aims to measure the weight gain during pregnancy, to identify its determinants and to assess its effect on the baby's weight at birth. A retrospective cohort study was carried out on pregnant women who gave birth in three maternity wards in the city of Antananarivo.