Table 2 Patterns of gestational weight gain by specific body mass index at specific trimester in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
| Weight status | Second trimester GWG (Median and IQR (25th, 75th percentiles) (n = 328) | Third trimester GWG (Median and IQR (25th, 75th percentiles) (n = 324) | Total GWG (Median and IQR (25th,75th percentiles) (n = 369) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight women | 5 kg (3.5, 6.0) | 4.5 kg (3.0, 6.6) | 10 (7.6, 12.5) |
| Normal weight women | 4 kg (3.0, 5.7) | 5 kg (3.0, 6.1) | 9 kg (7.0, 12.0) |
| Overweight or obese women | 3.9 kg (1.0, 5.7) | 4 kg (2.0, 5.0) | 7 kg (5.0, 8.2) |
| Total | 4 kg (2.9, 6.0) | 4.5 kg (3.0, 6.0) | 8.7 kg (7.0, 11.6) |