Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) may
predispose women to the development of obesity. The objective of this systematic review …

Postpartum weight retention can predict future weight gain and long‐term obesity. Moreover,
failure to lose weight gained during pregnancy can lead to increased body mass index for …

Background Around half of all women of reproductive age are either overweight or obese, 1,
2, 3 with women aged 25-34 years having a greater risk of substantial weight gain compared …

Context Many international clinical guidelines recommend that overweight and obese
women lose weight prior to pregnancy to reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes …

Reducing postpartum weight retention is a promising strategy for addressing the rising
prevalence of overweight and obesity in women. This systematic review and meta‐analysis …

It is important to pay attention to weight management before and between pregnancies, as
women have an increased risk of weight gain during the reproductive years. Having a baby …

Background Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with elevated weight
retention in mothers and might be related to adiposity of their offspring. Little is known if …

Objective To examine the effect of a prenatal lifestyle intervention on postpartum weight
retention (PPWR). Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting Healthcare clinics in …

Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy have an increased risk of post‐partum
obesity, and retention of gestational weight gain (GWG) post birth is a strong predictor of …

Introduction High weight retention after pregnancy is related to an increased risk of future
obesity. The objective was to evaluate whether an antenatal intervention, compared with …