Gestational diabetes (GDM) is hyperglycemia that is recognized for the first time during
pregnancy. GDM is associated with a wide range of short-and long-term adverse health …

Introduction Sedentary lifestyles and physical inactivity have been shown to increase during
pregnancy and are a cause of obstetric comorbidity. The objective of this study was to …

Background: Diet quality and physical activity positively impact pregnancy outcomes among
women with obesity, but successful lifestyle interventions require intense clinician time. We …

Background Women of childbearing age are vulnerable to weight gain. This scoping review
examines the extent and range of research undertaken to evaluate behavioral interventions …

Maternal obesity is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes and other
complications. Although antenatal interventions to help prevent these complications are …

Background Outdoor walking groups are widely-used programmes aimed at improving
physical activity and health outcomes. Despite being promoted as accessible and inclusive …

While the effects of an antenatal dietary intervention for women with obesity or overweight
on pregnancy and newborn health have been extensively studied, the longer-term effects …

During pregnancy, mothers-to-be should adapt their diet to meet increases in nutrient
requirements. Pregnant women appear to be keener to adopt healthier diets, but are not …

Our aim was to investigate the underlying assumptions of the current gestational weight gain
(GWG) paradigm, specifically that—(1) GWG is modifiable through diet and physical …

Background Excess weight during pregnancy increases risk for adverse obstetrical
outcomes. Physical activity (PA) may buffer these effects, although it is unclear what factors …