Pregnancy and the postpartum period is a time of increased vulnerability for retention of
excess body fat in women. Breastfeeding (BF) has been shown to have many health benefits …

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 …

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 …

One in four Canadian adults is obese, and more women are entering pregnancy with a
higher body mass index (BMI) than in the past. Pregnant women who are overweight or …

ObjectiveWeight gained during pregnancy and postpartum weight retention might contribute
to obesity in women of childbearing age. Whether breast-feeding (BF) may decrease …

OBJECTIVE: To synthesize evidence regarding the association between interpregnancy
weight change and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE …

Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is a significant contributor to the development of
overweight and obesity in women of childbearing age. Stress may be a key mechanism …

Objective to explore the lived experiences of women with co-existing maternal obesity
(BMI≥ 30) and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during pregnancy and the post-birth …

Objective We aimed to describe the weight status of obese mothers 6 months after delivery
and examine its relationship to important sociodemographical, behavioral, and …

Promoting weight loss among overweight low-income postpartum women has proven
difficult. The study's aims were to pilot-test ethnic-specific weight-loss interventions using …