Pregnant Women with Obesity Have Unique Perceptions About Gestational Weight Gain, Exercise, and Support for Behavior Change

DiscussionPregnant women with obesity share other pregnant women's perceptions about weight gain and exercise in pregnancy but also have unique perceptions. Pregnant women with obesity in this study reported feeling stigmatized and fearful of being shamed by their health care providers but paradoxically eager for guidance. The findings offer implications for health care counseling and GWG interventions for this population.

Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - June 17, 2020 Category: Midwifery Authors: Mary Ann Faucher, Ann M. Mirabito Tags: Original Research Source Type: research