This scientific statement summarizes the available preclinical, epidemiological, and clinical
trial evidence that supports the contributions of prepregnancy (and interpregnancy) …

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 …

Postpartum weight retention is a significant contributor to obesity in reproductive‐aged
women, but the key implementation characteristics of postpartum weight management …

Development of a comprehensive postpartum care plan with careful consideration of each
patient's risk profile and access to resources is critical to improve maternal morbidity and …

Background Women with pre-pregnancy obesity have an increased risk of retaining or
gaining weight postpartum and may benefit from weight loss treatment. However, evidence …

The established efficacy in postpartum lifestyle interventions has not been translated into
better outcomes. This systematic review and meta‐analysis assess the penetration (the …

Introduction Women with overweight and obesity, and their children, are at increased risk of
adverse pregnancy, birth, and longer term health outcomes, believed to be compounded by …

Context This study was designed to understand causes and critical periods for postpartum
weight retention by characterizing changes in body composition, energy intake, energy …

Maternal nutrition is essential for optimal health and well-being of women and their infants.
This review aims to provide a critical overview of the evidence-base relating to maternal …

Objectives. This papers aims to investigate the association between different levels of
postpartum weight retention (PPWR) and cardiometabolic risk among the Saudi women 12 …