Few studies have explored the associations between body satisfaction and physical activity
and weight gain during pregnancy, and none have been conducted in Scandinavia. Hence …

Methods: A qualitative research design was used. Eight women, who were recruited by
purposive sampling from a general state hospital in Malta, were virtually interviewed using a …

Background During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes major transformation in shape
and weight; thus it becomes contrary to the ideal image of a slim body shape. This can …

Objective: This study aimed to compare ratings of body image satisfaction (BIS) from 6
months prepregnancy to 23–30 weeks' gestation for high exercising and low exercising …

This longitudinal study investigated body image changes and possible predictors of multiple
dimensions of body image in the first year postpartum. Women (N= 79) who had been …

Attitudes toward body weight and shape during pregnancy can have important implications
for pregnancy weight gain and postpartum maternal mental health. Body image during …

Women's appearances are often judged by stringent, societal expectations, notably that of
the thin-ideal. Pregnancy presents a definitive, yet naturally-occurring deviation from this …

The current study examines how body satisfaction of pregnant women compares to that of
nonpregnant women. The sample included 68 pregnant and 927 nonpregnant young …

This study examined body image across pregnancy. Pregnant women (N= 158) completed
measures of general attractiveness, feeling fat, fitness and strength, salience of weight and …

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 …