The Correlation Between Gestational Weight Gain with Children Nutritional Status Age 0 – 2 Years in Simomulyo Health Center Sukomanunggal Village Surabaya City

Abstract

Background: The golden period of child growth begins in the womb where a rapid growth and development occurs. Throughout the pregnancy, there is a gestational weight gain so that the mother’s nutritional intake can meet the needs of herself and her fetus. Low gestational weight gain can affect the next child’s life. Methods: This study is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach. Samples were taken by using a total sampling with a sample size of 57 mothers with children aged 0 – 2 years. The independent variable is the gestational weight gain and the dependent variable is the child’s nutritional status. The data collection method was carried out by collecting secondary data through integrated health center’s data and the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) book, then the results were analyzed by the chi square test. Results: Most gestational weight gain found in this study was in the adequate category according to IOM 2009 recommendations (45.61%). Most children’s nutritional status was normal according to the WAZ, LAZ, and BMI Z-score index (78%). The chi square test showed no relationship between gestational weight gain and children’s nutritional status (p>0.05) Conclusion: In this study, there was no relationship between the weight gain of pregnant women and the nutritional status of children aged 0-2 years based on the of WAZ, LAZ and BMI Z-score index.