Question What are the attitudes, barriers and enablers to physical activity perceived by
pregnant women? Design In a systematic literature review, eight electronic databases were …

Obesity in pregnancy is rising and is associated with severe health consequences for both
the mother and the child. There is an increasing international focus on guidelines to manage …

Background Weight stigma is pervasive in Western society and in healthcare settings, and
has a negative impact on victims' psychological and physical health. In the context of an …

Excess gestational weight gain has numerous negative health outcomes for women and
children, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and cesarean section (maternal) and high …

Women with maternal obesity, an unhealthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy and
excess gestational weight gain have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy and birth …

Background Maternal obesity is emerging as a public health problem, recently highlighted
together with maternal under-nutrition as a 'double burden', especially in African countries …

Background While weight gain during pregnancy is regarded as important, there has not
been a prospective study of measured weight gain in pregnancy in A ustralia. This study …

Background Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is common and associated with
negative health outcomes for both mother and child. Mobile health–delivered lifestyle …

Background increasing overweight and obesity rates in pregnant women present health
risks to mother and unborn infant. Objectives to identify barriers and facilitators to …

Objective To synthesize existing research on communication practices between healthcare
professionals and overweight and obese pregnant women. Methods Following PRISMA …