Inappropriate gestational weight gain has become a public health concern that threatens
maternal and child health. Pregnant women's ability to manage their weight during …

Purpose This study aimed to explore the psychological cognitive factors of weight
management during pregnancy based on protective motivation theory (PMT). Design Cross …

Background Unhealthy gestational weight gain is a modifiable risk factor for adverse
maternal and child health. Appropriate and effective intervention strategies that focus on …

An undesirable psychological state may deteriorate individual's weight management-related
behaviors. This study aims to see if ineffective weight control measures were linked to …

Objective This study aims to explore barriers to controlling gestational weight gain in
pregnant Chinese women. Design Data were collected through semistructured interviews …

It is unclear whether weight management is still effective for pregnant women with excessive
weight gain in the second or third trimester in China. This study adopted individualized …

Objective: To investigate the effect of pre-pregnancy weight and the increase of gestational
weight on fetal growth restriction. Methods: From May 2013 to September 2014, a total of 3 …

Objective To identify the risk factors that affect the postpartum weight retention among
women and provide evidence for the prevention of obesity and metabolic disorders due to …

Objective: To examine the status and related factors for gestational weight gain of Chinese
pregnant women at different trimesters in 2010-2012. Methods: Participants were from …

Background: The effect of maternal weight on pregnancy and birth outcomes is of great
public health concern. For example, overweight and obesity among pregnant women is …