Postpartum dietary, sleep, and physical activity behaviors: A qualitative study to inform efforts to address postpartum weight retention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While diet and activity interventions are modestly effective, sufficient sleep is crucial to weight loss success but is often not a focus in postpartum programs.

Objectives

To identify (1) perceived factors affecting sleep, diet, and physical activity of postpartum individuals, (2) how these behaviors influence one another, and (3) how interventions can be designed to address them.

Design

Qualitative study using individual semi-structured interviews with postpartum individuals.

Methods

Fourteen postpartum individuals were interviewed to explore their experiences, perspectives, and needs regarding sleep, diet, and physical activity. They were also asked to share thoughts and suggestions regarding potential interventions. All interviews were transcribe

SUBMITTER: Hawkins MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12536145 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature