ArticleJournal of women's health (2002)2009
Physical activity beliefs, barriers, and enablers among postpartum women.
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Remote Postpartum Intervention Targeting Movement Behaviors After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
The Effect of a Machine Learning-Based Mobile Application on Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Women
Who cites it
72 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Group-based physical activity interventions for postpartum women with children aged 0-5 years old: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.BMC women's health · 2021Pooled it
- The effect of physical exercise strategies on weight loss in postpartum women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2014Pooled it
- Physical activity postpartum: A systematic review and quality appraisal of clinical guidelines.Women's health (London, England)Pooled it
- Effects of remote group-based exercise on physical activity and well-being in postpartum women: a randomized controlled trial.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Trial
- Effect of a Tailored eHealth Physical Activity Intervention on Physical Activity and Depression During Postpartum: Randomized Controlled Trial (The Postpartum Wellness Study).JMIR mental health · 2025Trial
- Delivering a Postpartum Weight Loss Intervention via Facebook or In-Person Groups: Results From a Randomized Pilot Feasibility Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Trial
- Modifiable Determinants of Postpartum Weight Loss in Women with Obesity: A Secondary Analysis of the UPBEAT Trial.Nutrients · 2021Trial
- Influences on physical activity and screen time amongst postpartum women with heightened depressive symptoms: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Trial
- Does Partial Meal Replacement During Pregnancy Reduce 12-Month Postpartum Weight Retention?Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · 2019Trial
- How does a lifestyle intervention during pregnancy influence perceived barriers to leisure-time physical activity? The Norwegian fit for delivery study, a randomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2018Trial
- Effect of an Internet-Based Program on Weight Loss for Low-Income Postpartum Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA · 2017 · on this mapTrial
- The Effect of the More Active MuMs in Stirling Trial on Body Composition and Psychological Well-Being among Postnatal Women.Journal of pregnancy · 2016Trial
- Evaluating physical activity questionnaires for postpartum women.Maternal health, neonatology and perinatology · 2026Article
- Dietary quality is associated with lower postpartum weight retention among women with prior gestational diabetes in a sub-high altitude region of China.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Exploration of the Barriers and Facilitators for Physical Activity Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Saudi Arabia.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Socio-cultural barriers to physical activity participation among urban, educated postpartum women in Wuhan, China: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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- Exploring Physical Activity Engagement and Related Variables During Pregnancy and Postpartum and the Best Practices for Self-Report Physical Activity Postpartum.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Body image: a cross-sectional study of the perception and practices of women after delivery.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Association of physical activity, sedentary time, and sleep with maternal vascular function in women with a history of preeclampsia.Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
methodsPhysical activity during postpartum is both a recommended and an essential contributor to maternal health. Understanding the beliefs, barriers, and enablers regarding physical activity during the postpartum period can more effectively tailor physical activity interventions. The objective of this study was to document self-reported beliefs, barriers, and enablers to physical activity among a cohort of women queried at 3 and 12 months postpartum. Five questions about beliefs and two open-ended questions about their main barriers and enablers regarding physical activity and exercise were asked of 667 women at 3 months postpartum. Among the sample, 530 women answered the same questions about barriers and enablers to physical activity at 12 months postpartum.
resultsAgreement on all five beliefs statements was high (>or=89%), indicating that women thought that exercise and physical activity were appropriate at 3 months postpartum, even if they continued to breastfeed. For the cohort, the most common barriers to physical activity at both 3 and 12 months postpartum were lack of time (47% and 51%, respectively) and issues with child care (26% and 22%, respectively). No barrier changed by more than 5% from 3 to 12 months postpartum. For the cohort, the most common enablers at 3 months postpartum were partner support (16%) and desire to feel better (14%). From 3 to 12 months postpartum, only one enabler changed by >5%; women reported baby reasons (e.g., baby older, healthier, not breastfeeding, more active) more often at 12 months than at 3 months postpartum (32% vs. 10%). Environmental/policy and organizational barriers and enablers were reported less often than intrapersonal or interpersonal barriers at both time points.
conclusionsA number of barriers and enablers were identified for physical activity, most of which were consistent at 3 and 12 months postpartum. This study provides information to create more successful interventions to help women be physically active postpartum.
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