Body image is a major concern for women, particularly those from westernized countries.
Given the dramatic bodily changes that some women experience during pregnancy, this …

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

Background Pregnancy is a time of increasing vulnerability to the development of body
dissatisfaction, anxiety, and depression. The present study aims to examine associations of …

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

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 …

Introduction. During pregnancy, the body undergoes extreme changes that can lead to
dissatisfaction and a loss of self-esteem. This vulnerability arises from objective physical …

BACKGROUND: Pregnancy-related anxiety is a distinct psychological construct during
pregnancy, requiring adequate coping behavior. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was …

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 …

A sense of competence in managing life situations, personal growth, and self-acceptance,
along with realizing one's potential, are elements of psychological well-being. If these …