Conclusion
This study found that GWG of <5kg is not associated with any
substantial neonatal risk. On adjusted logistic regression analysis
maternal outcomes also were not different. Notwithstanding, validation
through a prospective study with a larger obese GDM cohort is required
before the findings presented here could be recommended for routine
clinical use and further research is required to better understand how
to perform successful interventions to optimize pregnancy weight change.