The acceptability of asking women to delay removal of a long-acting reversible contraceptive to take part in a preconception weight loss programme: a mixed methods study using qualitative and routine data (Plan-it)

The acceptability of asking women to delay removal of a long-acting reversible contraceptive to take part in a preconception weight loss programme: a mixed methods study using qualitative and routine data (Plan-it)

Abstract Background Having a body mass index (BMI) which is classified as overweight (BMI ≥ 25) or obese (BMI ≥ 30) increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and labour. Weight-management interventions which target excess gestational weight gain during pregnancy have had limited success....

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Main Authors: Susan Channon, Elinor Coulman, Rebecca Cannings-John, Josie Henley, Mandy Lau, Fiona Lugg-Widger, Heather Strange, Freya Davies, Julia Sanders, Caroline Scherf, Zoe Couzens, Leah Morantz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Preconception
Obesity
Weight loss
Long-acting reversible contraceptives
Routine data
Contraception
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05077-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05077-0

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