Maternal obesity is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes and other
complications. Although antenatal interventions to help prevent these complications are …

Objective the objective of the study was to compare the differences in psychological well-
being and quality of life during pregnancy and post partum of obese physically active …

Background Maternal obesity, excess weight gain and lifestyle behaviours during pregnancy
have been associated with future overweight and other adverse health outcomes for …

Background Although it is known that lifestyle behaviors of pregnant women are closely
related to maternal and fetal health, number of data concerning efficacy of intervention on …

Objective: Excess gestational weight gain (GWG) in obese women is linked to adverse
maternal outcomes and is particularly pervasive among African Americans, who have the …

This systematic review and quality appraisal evaluated clinical practice guidelines (CPGs)
for weight management and weight‐related behaviors across preconception, pregnancy …

Background: Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is a major risk factor for postpartum
weight retention and future weight gain and obesity in women, but few adequately powered …

Objective to qualitatively explore influences identified by overweight/obese pregnant women
on food choices and physical activity (PA) behaviours; to determine the impact of pregnancy …

Overweight and obesity during pregnancy is associated with risk of a range of adverse
health outcomes. While intervention studies aim to promote behavioral change, little is …

Background Weight retention after pregnancy may contribute to obesity. It is known that diet
and exercise are recommended components of any weight loss programme in the general …