Body image dissatisfaction refers to negative thoughts and feelings individuals have towards
their own body appearance and this is thought to be affected by the physiological changes …

This study aimed to delineate the prevalence of body image dissatisfaction in pregnant
women and parturients in relation to depression and anxiety symptoms. We assessed 126 …

Inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG), which has reached almost two-thirds of
Canadian pregnant women, is associated with several adverse effects both in the mother …

Background: Depressive symptoms during pregnancy may cause unfavorable
consequences for both the mother and the infant's physiological and psychological health …

Background During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women experience tremendous
biopsychosocial changes in a short period of time. Poor body appreciation, depressive …

Background The body of first‐time pregnant women is affected in many ways, and the
women may not know what to expect. Conversations between women and healthcare …

Background: Nutrition during pregnancy is undoubtedly one of the most important factors
affecting maternal health. In this regard, considering the cognitive-behavioral factors …

Background Dramatic body changes in pregnancy cause severe concerns among pregnant
women about their appearance. Therefore, this study aimed to explore body perception in …

The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus provokes a change in a pregnant woman's
lifestyle, which may affect her well-being and precipitate a sense of loss of self-control over …

Objective: To determine the factors affecting self-esteem, depression and body image of
pregnant women at gestational age≥ 28 weeks. Methods: The cross-sectional study was …