ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE This qualitative study examined the determinants of excessive
prenatal weight gain in First Nations women living on a reserve. METHODS Thirteen women …

Background: The reasons for the increased risk of gestational diabetes among South Asian
women are not well understood. We sought to identify the determinants of gestational …

Obesity has been recognized as the most common health disorder among Canadians, and
the consequences for the healthcare system are significant, as it may initiate or accelerate …

African Americans and overweight or obese women are at increased risk for excessive
gestational weight gain (GWG) and postpartum weight retention. Interventions are needed to …

A rising number of low-income African-American mothers gain more weight in pregnancy
than is recommended, placing them at risk for poor maternal and fetal health outcomes. Little …

Methods We analyzed linked birth certificate and maternal hospital discharge data for live,
singleton deliveries in Florida from 2004 through 2007. We used logistic regression to …

Pregnancy weight gain may be a risk factor for the development of obesity highlighting the
importance of identifying psychosocial risk factors for pregnancy weight gain. The goal of …

Objectives There are currently 1.85 million reproductive-aged women in the United States
with diabetes or glucose intolerance. While it is known that postpartum weight retention can …

Abstract The 2006 Maternity Experiences Survey provides information about women's
weight before, during and after pregnancy. Using these data, this study assessed Canadian …

Aim To conduct a retrospective population‐based study to examine the risk of developing
diabetes after delivery in First Nations and non‐First Nations women in Alberta. Methods …