Essays about: "gestational weight gain"

Found 2 essays containing the words gestational weight gain.

  1. 1. Maternal factors, early pregnancy anthropometry and gestational weight gain : A population-based study in Matlab, Bangladesh.

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Fanny Hansson; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE

  3. 2. Fighting obesity during pregnancy - A qualitative study of women's experiences of making lifestyle changes during pregnancy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Mette Mølgaard Pedersen; [2014]
    Keywords : lifestyle intervention; gestational diabetes; lifestyle changes; gestational weight gain; postpartum period; risks; pregnancy complications; Female; maternal; pregnancy; obesity; prevention; qualitative; content analysis; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Obesity among women of childbearing age is a rising public health concern due to risks of adverse outcomes and long-term obesity for the mother and child. Addressing maternal obesity through effective lifestyle interventions is important and understanding the challenges that accompany successful behaviour change may assist in ensuring long-term health benefits. READ MORE