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ArticleJournal of health psychology2025

'The mental load carries the weight': Australian women's perceptions of their postpartum body image and eating attitudes.

Angela Gilmour, Natalie Ball, Katarina Skender, Caitlin Liddelow, Karena J Burke, Megan F Lee

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6 authors.

Angela GilmourBond University, Australia.ORCID 0009-0003-4251-3779
Natalie BallBond University, Australia.ORCID 0009-0005-8114-6769
Katarina SkenderBond University, Australia.
Caitlin LiddelowUniversity of Western Australia, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1083-5979
Karena J BurkeUniversity of Wollongong, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3754-076X
Megan F LeeBond University, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7531-5312

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The postpartum period presents physical and psychological changes, often influenced by societal body image ideals. This study explores postpartum women's experiences with body image and eating behaviours using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Four semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 15 Australian postpartum women. Reflexive thematic analysis identified three key themes:

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Body ImageFeeding BehaviorMothersPostpartum PeriodAdultAustraliaFemaleFocus GroupsHumansQualitative ResearchSocial SupportYoung Adultbody imageeating attitudespostpartumsocial support networkssocietal pressure

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PMCPMC12678651

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