Risk factors for excessive gestational weight gain in a UK population: a biopsychosocial model approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational weight gain (GWG) can have implications for the health of both mother and child. However, the contributing factors remain unclear. Despite the advantages of using a biopsychosocial approach, this approach has not been applied to study GWG in the UK. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of excessive GWG in a UK population, employing a biopsychosocial model.

Methods

This study utilised data from the longitudinal Grown in Wales (GiW) cohort, which recruited women in late pregnancy in South Wales. Specifically, data was collected from midwife recorded notes and an extensive questionnaire completed prior to an elective caesarean section (ELCS) delivery. GWG was categorised according to Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines. The analysis was und

SUBMITTER: Garay SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7798251 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature