Background This is Part 3 in the series of reviews from the IOC expert committee on exercise
and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes. Part 1 focused on the effects of training …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects a significant number of women
each year. GDM is associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for women and their …

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 …

The global epidemic of obesity has led to an increasing number of obese women of
reproductive age. Obesity is associated with reduced fertility, and pregnancies complicated …

Abstract Background and Methods: Physical activity during postpartum is both a
recommended and an essential contributor to maternal health. Understanding the beliefs …

Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is a strong predictor of obesity in later life with long
term health consequences in women. Suboptimal lifestyle behaviours (eg, diet and physical …

The high rates of obesity in women of childbearing age has made obesity the most common
medical problem in pregnancy. According to the 2013 to 2014 Nutrition Examination Survey …

BACKGROUND: Pregnancy may contribute to overweight and obesity. PURPOSE: The
primary objective of Active Mothers Postpartum was to promote a reduction in BMI through …

Postpartum weight retention plays an important role in the pathway leading to obesity
among women of childbearing age. The objective of this study was to examine predictors of …

With the increase in obesity prevalence among women of reproductive age globally, the
risks of type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, pre‐eclampsia, and other conditions are rising …