Trial reportBMC pregnancy and childbirth2019
Experiences regarding nutrition and exercise among women during early postpartum: a qualitative grounded theory study.
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Be Healthy in Pregnancy (BHIP) With Nutrition and Exercise
Who cites it
31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 57 citations in OpenAlex.
- Implementation of Postpartum Nutritional Interventions in Healthcare, Community and eHealth: A Systematic Review.Maternal and child health journal · 2024Pooled it
- 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
- Recruiting and Engaging Women of Reproductive Age with Obesity: Insights from A Mixed-Methods Study within A Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Mental Health, Behavior Change Skills, and Eating Behaviors in Postpartum Women.Western journal of nursing research · 2022Trial
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- Be Healthy in Pregnancy: Exploring factors that impact pregnant women's nutrition and exercise behaviours.Maternal & child nutrition · 2021Trial
- Understanding Postpartum Mothers' Perspectives of Chrononutrition Approaches: A Qualitative Study.Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · 2026Article
- Differences in Dietary-Related Experiences, Determinants, and Information-Seeking Behaviors Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Nutritional Practices During the Transition to Motherhood: A Systematic Qualitative Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Review
- Conversation cards for pregnancy: a protocol for a multi-method study.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
- Health care professionals' postpartum nutritional counselling to women; a mixed-methods approach.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Translating the strategy of integrating comprehensive nutrition assessment, counselling, and support into action using a grounded theory approach in Tororo district, Uganda.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Body image: a cross-sectional study of the perception and practices of women after delivery.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- From Pregnancy to Breastfeeding: The Role of Maternal Exercise in Preventing Childhood Obesity.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Assessment of post-partum physical exercise practice and its associated factors among women in postpartum period, in West Wollega zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Barriers and facilitators to healthy eating during post-partum among non-Hispanic Black mothers.Maternal & child nutrition · 2025Article
- Women's experience of body weight management during and post-pregnancy: a mixed methods approach.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- The development of multidisciplinary convalescence recommendations after childbirth: a modified Delphi study.AJOG global reports · 2024Article
- Experiences accessing nutritious foods and perceptions of nutritional support needs among pregnant and post-partum mothers with low income in the United States.Maternal & child nutrition · 2024Article
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10 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundExcess 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.
methodsThis 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 recorded, transcribed verbatim, coded and analyzed thematically using a constructivist grounded theory approach.
resultsWomen experienced a complex relationship with their body image, due to unrealistic expectations related to their postpartum body. Participants identified barriers and enablers to healthy habits during pregnancy and postpartum. Gestational weight gain guidelines were regarded as unhelpful and unrealistic. A lack of guidance and information about weight management, healthy eating, and exercise in the postpartum period was highlighted.
conclusionStrategies for weight management that target the unique characteristics of the postpartum period have been neglected in research and in patient counselling. Postpartum women may begin preparing for their next pregnancy and support during this period could improve their health for subsequent pregnancies.
trial registrationNCT01689961 registered September 21, 2012.
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