Weight management during pregnancy: a qualitative study of women's and care providers' experiences and perspectives.

Sara HoltonChristine EastJane Fisher

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2017)

The findings suggest that women with high BMI would benefit from additional information and support about weight management prior to conception, during pregnancy, and postnatally.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
weight loss
physical activity
healthcare
palliative care
mental health
quality improvement
pregnant women
skeletal muscle
metabolic syndrome
chronic pain
social media
affordable care act