Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
+44-7360-538437
ISSN: 2167-0420
+44-7360-538437
Van der Pligt P
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences,
Geelong
Australia
Research Article
Is Gestational Weight Gain and Early Postpartum Weight Retention Associated
with Clinician Advice in First Time Mothers?
Author(s): Van der Pligt P, Ball K, Hesketh KD, Teychenne M, Crawford D, Dodd J and Campbell KVan der Pligt P, Ball K, Hesketh KD, Teychenne M, Crawford D, Dodd J and Campbell K
Objective: Excess gestational weight gain (GWG) and postpartum weight retention increase risk for multiple maternal and child health complications. It is necessary to determine factors which influence maternal weight across the perinatal period. The aim of this study was to describe change in maternal body mass index (BMI) from prepregnancy to early postpartum, document weight advice provided by clinicians and assess associations of advice received with maternal weight gain during and following pregnancy. Methods: First-time mothers (n=448) and their newborns who attended first-time parent groups at their local Maternal and Child Health Centres were recruited to the InFANT Extend cluster randomised controlled trial. Baseline data collection occurred when women were approximately three months postpartum. Women completed a written questionnaire assessing their own health and the provisi.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000357