Introduction Little is known on how diet, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB)
changes during pregnancy and after childbirth in primiparous couples. Moreover, it is …

Background: Becoming a parent may cohere with drastic changes in physical activity (PA)
and sedentary behavior (SB). A clear understanding of determinants of changes in PA and …

Objectives To describe physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) patterns before
and during pregnancy among Chinese, Malay and Indian women. In addition, to investigate …

Obesity prevalence rises fastest during young adulthood when weight, diet, and physical
activity may be influenced by life events, including becoming a parent, but the impact is …

Background A healthy lifestyle during pregnancy is important for the health of mother and
child. However, unfavorable physical activity (PA) and dietary changes are observed in …

The present study investigated the association of maternal dietary patterns with pre-
pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and total gestational weight gain (GWG), using data of …

Background: Realizing the essential prerequisite of regular physical activity (PA) it is
essential to have knowledge about how different life change events may influence …

Background The transition to parenthood is a cornerstone event for both parents, potentially
leading to relevant changes in lifestyle and behaviour. In women, the metabolic changes …

Objective: Longitudinal changes in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior patterns
from preconception to postpartum are not fully characterized. We examined changes and …

Introduction: High prevalence of overweight and obesity already observed in preschool
children suggests the involvement of early-life risk factors. Preconception period and …