Experiences of Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Quality of Life During and Following Pregnancy in Overweight and Obese Postpartum Women.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This retrospective study explored the experiences of women with overweight or obesity regarding physical activity, diet and quality of life leading up to, during, and following pregnancy.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design was adopted, whereby data collected through semi-structured interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Throughout the interviews, individuals were asked to describe their barriers to a healthy lifestyle during and following pregnancy.

Results

Ten women (34.5 ± 5.2 years old, BMI 30.4 ± 3.5 kg·m^- 2) who were between 12 and 52 weeks postpartum participated. A range of themes were identified when discussing barriers to physical activity and healthy eating during and following pregnancy. For example, tiredness, especia

SUBMITTER: Hanley SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10564817 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature