Effects of women with gestational diabetes mellitus related weight gain on pregnancy outcomes and its experiences in weight management programs: a mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Proper controlling gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)-related gestational weight gain (GWG) during pregnancy can optimize pregnancy outcomes and improve postpartum glucose homeostasis. This study aimed to explore the existing intervention programs, the effects on pregnancy outcomes, and the experiences of weight management for GDM-related GWG in women with GDM.

Methods

This mixed-methods systematic review was retrieved from nine databases. The retrieval time was from the database construction to September 20, 2023, and all studies were published in English and Chinese. The included records used quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods and reported original studies of weight-related intervention regimens, effects on pregnancy outcomes, and women's experiences

SUBMITTER: He J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10699134 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature