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 …

Background During pregnancy, womens bodies undergo rapid changes in body weight and
body size within a relatively short period of time. Pregnancy may therefore be associated …

This study examined changes in body image and predictors of body dissatisfaction during
pregnancy. It was expected that higher levels of depression, social comparison tendencies …

Body dissatisfaction is often associated with negative psychological functioning, such as
depression, and maladaptive behaviors, such as unhealthy eating and extreme weight loss …

This study developed and validated a quantitative measure of body image specifically
designed for pregnancy—the Body Image in Pregnancy Scale (BIPS). Scale development …

Background Available data suggest that body dissatisfaction is common during pregnancy
and may even be a precursor to post-natal depression. However, in order to accurately …

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 …

This article systematically reviews the literature pertaining to correlates of body
dissatisfaction during pregnancy. A total of 8 electronic databases were searched and 251 …

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

Objectives: The study has two main objectives:(1) assessment of the perception of body
image among a sample of women in their third trimester of pregnancy; and (2) examination …