This study aimed to delineate the prevalence of body image dissatisfaction in pregnant
women and parturients in relation to depression and anxiety symptoms. We assessed 126 …

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate relationships among women's body
attitudes, physical symptoms, self-esteem, depression, and sleep quality during pregnancy …

Objective: This study qualitatively explored the experience of depression and body image
concerns in women diagnosed with depression in the postpartum period. Background …

Pregnancy and childbirth result in dramatic changes in a woman's body shape, which can
be associated with body image concerns. To date, however, little is known about how …

Objective To explore body dissatisfaction and maladaptive perfectionism as risk factors for
postpartum depression symptomatology. Design Prospective, cohort design. Setting Urban …

Objective: The aim of this study was to conduct a rapid systematic review of the evidence of
associations between postpartum depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, body image and …

Background During pregnancy, women are vulnerable to mood and anxiety disorders due to
the significant physical and emotional changes that occur during this period. For some …

Background Women undergo significant physical, physiological, and psychological changes
during pregnancy. They are also exposed to sociocultural pressure to meet appearance …

Objective Body dissatisfaction in pregnancy has been associated with negative
psychological maternal outcomes, including increased risk of postpartum depression. This …

Objectives Body satisfaction during pregnancy is an important determinant of maternal and
fetal health outcomes. It is therefore critical to investigate factors related to changes in body …