Experiences regarding nutrition and exercise among women during early postpartum: a qualitative grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Excess gestational weight gain has long- and short-term implications for women and children, and postpartum weight retention is associated with an increased risk of long-term obesity. Despite the existence of dietary and exercise guidelines, many women struggle to return to pre-pregnancy weight. Experiences of women in tackling postpartum weight loss are poorly understood. We undertook this study to explore experiences related to nutrition, exercise and weight in the postpartum in women in Ontario, Canada. METHODS:This was a nested qualitative study within The Be Healthy in Pregnancy Study, a randomized controlled trial. Women randomized to the control group were invited to participate. Semi-structured focus groups were conducted at 4-6 months postpartum. Focus groups were audio

SUBMITTER: Murray-Davis B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805669 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature