The rise in obesity and associated morbidity is currently one of our greatest public health
challenges. Women represent a high risk group for weight gain with associated metabolic …

The aim of this study was to systematically review and meta‐analyse the associations
between parity, pre‐pregnancy body mass index (BMI), gestational weight gain (GWG) and …

Objective: Lifestyle intervention could help obese pregnant women to limit their weight gain
during pregnancy and improve their psychological comfort, but has not yet been evaluated …

BACKGROUND: Appropriate gestational weight gain (GWG) is vital, as excessive GWG is
strongly associated with postpartum weight retention and long-term obesity. How health care …

Objective This study investigated patient and provider perceptions of weight gain, physical
activity, and nutrition counseling during prenatal care visits. Methods Individual qualitative …

Objective: Optimizing gestational weight gain (GWG) in early pregnancy is of clinical and
public health importance, especially in higher risk pregnancies. Design and Methods: In a …

Background: Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is a risk factor for postpartum weight
retention and future weight gain and obesity. Whether a behavioral intervention in …

Pregnancy is now considered to be an important risk factor for new or persistent obesity
among women during the childbearing years. High gestational weight gain is the strongest …

Obesity and depression are prevalent complications during pregnancy and associated with
severe health risks for the mother and the child. The co-occurrence of both conditions may …

BACKGROUND: Factors influencing excessive weight gain in pregnancy have not been well-
studied among urban, low-income women. METHODS: This prospective cohort study of 94 …