Weight development from childhood to motherhood—embodied experiences in women with pre-pregnancy obesity: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Pre-pregnancy obesity increases the risk of perinatal complications. Post-pregnancy is a time of preparation for the next pregnancy and lifestyle advice in antenatal care and postpartum follow-up is therefore recommended. However, behavioral changes are difficult to achieve, and...

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Main Authors: Heidi L. Sandsæter, Trine Tetlie Eik-Nes, Linn Okkenhaug Getz, Hege S. Haugdahl, Elisabeth Balstad Magnussen, Janet W. Rich-Edwards, Julie Horn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-024-01742-z