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 To determine the trajectory of postpartum weight changes and to examine
associations between weight change in the first 6 weeks postpartum and demographic …

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 …

Objective The primary objective of this study was to explore the association between weight
cycling in the 6 months prior to pregnancy and gestational weight gain concordance with the …

Post‐partum weight retention is relatively common and increases the risk for future obesity.
Women who are overweight or obese prior to pregnancy, or who gain excessively during …

OBJECTIVE: To examine pregnant women's gestational weight gain expectations and
advice from various sources (ie, self, family and friends, physician) and the association of …

Background Obesity during pregnancy is a serious health problem for women and their
children. Despite the high prevalence of high body mass index (BMI) among women of …

Healthy weight and healthy lifestyle behaviours are considered as essential prerequisites for
a successful pregnancy. The importance of maternal lifestyle including nutrition and physical …

Objective To describe gestational weight gain during pregnancy, adherence to Health
Canada 2010 Gestational Weight Gain Guidelines, and the effects of weight gain on …

Objective More than half of pregnant Canadian people exceed current gestational weight
gain recommendations, which has been associated with adverse outcomes for both parent …