Purpose This study aimed to develop a scale that measures body image concerns during
pregnancy. Design and Methods The study administered draft of the scale for validity and …

Objective: This report describes associations between body mass index (BMI; kg/m 2),
eating attitudes, and affective symptoms across pregnancy and the postpartum period in a …

The stages of pregnancy and postpartum have received little attention in the psychological
literature to date. This study compares the body image experiences of non-pregnant (N= 34) …

This descriptive, cross-sectional study examined body dissatisfaction and coping strategies
of postpartum women. Women (n= 256) registered at a family health center in Turkey …

The body image-related problems can negatively affect women's lives in many ways. The
study was aimed at investigating the effects of postpartum body image on sexual functions …

Background: Women during the postpartum period undergo significant changes which affect
body image, eating behaviors, and, potentially, breastfeeding. There is limited research …

Abstract Background and Aims: Pregnancy and postpartum are periods of tremendous
physiological and psychological changes that represent a time of vulnerability to mental …

Women's experiences of their bodies during pregnancy may reflect their reactions to
concrete physical changes as well as self-representations during the transition to …

An inductive qualitative approach was employed to explore women's experiences of their
body and mood during pregnancy and the postpartum. In‐depth interviews were conducted …

During pregnancy, women re‐evaluate their body image based on their increasing body
weight. They are usually concerned about their body size, which leads to body …