Table 3

Multivariate analysis of potential predictors of high birth weight (HBW; >3850 g) deliveries

VariableAdjusted OR95% CIp Value
Weight gain >15 kg (yes/no)2.80.9 to 8.20.07
Prepregnancy obesity (yes/no)2.50.8 to 7.90.12
Income >US$1 a day (yes/no)2.10.4 to 10.40.40
Previous HBW (yes/no)3.50.9 to 13.00.07
  • HBW, high birth weight; USD, United StatesUSA dollars.