Offering weight management support to pregnant women with high body mass index: a qualitative study with midwives

ConclusionThese study findings provide practical examples of how midwives can support women with weight management during pregnancy. Through being sensitive when developing a relationship, midwives enabled the women to identify their own resources and achievable goals. Support after the baby is born is needed subsequently to help women maintain their healthy behaviour changes.
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research