Objective To synthesise the evidence on the overall and differential effects of interventions
based on diet and physical activity during pregnancy, primarily on gestational weight gain …

Energy intake requirements in pregnancy match the demands of resting metabolism,
physical activity, and tissue growth. Energy balance in pregnancy is, therefore, defined as …

Objective Gestational weight gain (GWG) has been identified as a critical modifier of
maternal and fetal health. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the …

Abstract Background High Body Mass Index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) affect
an increasing number of pregnancies. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has issued …

Obesity is common in women of childbearing age and management of this population
around the time of pregnancy involves specific challenges. Weight and medical …

Objective Body dissatisfaction in pregnancy has been associated with negative
psychological maternal outcomes, including increased risk of postpartum depression. This …

Background Mobile technology is ubiquitous. Women of childbearing age have embraced
health information technology for pregnancy-related counsel as prenatal care provider …

Objective Both maternal prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain
(GWG) influence maternal and pediatric outcomes. We sought to clarify the impact of …

Inconsistent Weight Communication Among Prenatal Healthcare... : Obstetrical & Gynecological
Survey Inconsistent Weight Communication Among Prenatal Healthcare Providers and …

Adequate weight gain during pregnancy is one of the factors for its proper course. Excessive
weight gain during this period of a woman's life is associated with adverse pregnancy …