What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the relationships between maternal measurements, metabolic indicators, and neonatal growth outcomes.

Maternal anthropometry, trimester-specific metabolic profiles, and placental morphometry as determinants of neonatal growth: a prospective maternal–placental–fetal cohort study

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Prospective cohort study examines maternal influences on neonatal growth in South Asia, suggesting targeted interventions.

To explore the relationships between maternal measurements, metabolic indicators, and neonatal growth outcomes.
Prospective longitudinal cohort study with 250 singleton pregnancies recruited before 12 weeks’ gestation.
Assessment of maternal anthropometry, glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, and lipid profiles across all trimesters.
Postpartum measurement of placental morphometry and neonatal anthropometry within 24–48 hours of birth.
30–48% prevalence of gestational diabetes and 72–77% for insulin resistance in a relatively lean maternal cohort.
Placental weight and thickness showed strong correlations with neonatal birthweight (ρ =0.523 and ρ =0.517, respectively).
Late-pregnancy lipid levels were the strongest predictors of neonatal adiposity, impacting skinfold thickness negatively.

Rafat et al. (2026) studied this question.

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