Gestational weight gain and its determinants among pregnant women attending antenatal care at West Shawa Hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia

A significant proportion of pregnant women experienced inadequate gestational weight gain. Pre-pregnancy BMI, partner's educational status, maternal occupation, hemoglobin levels, and alcohol consumption were key determinants of gestational weight gain. These findings highlight the need for targeted nutritional counseling and lifestyle interventions to promote optimal weight gain during pregnancy.