Question What are the attitudes, barriers and enablers to physical activity perceived by
pregnant women? Design In a systematic literature review, eight electronic databases were …

Excess gestational weight gain has numerous negative health outcomes for women and
children, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and cesarean section (maternal) and high …

Background Obesity and overweight are considered risk factors for a range of adverse
outcomes, including stillbirth. This study aims to identify factors reported by women …

Objective Identify barriers and facilitators to improve prenatal fruit and vegetable (F&V)
intake among Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children …

Less than one-third of pregnant women in the US meet prenatal nutrition, exercise, and
stress management health behavior guidelines. Low rates of these prenatal health …

Background: Sedentary behavior (SED) and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity
(MVPA) have important implications for health; however, little is known about predictors of …

Introduction Dietary intake during pregnancy impacts short‐and long‐term maternal and
fetal health outcomes. Dietary habits are highly individualized and influenced by contextual …

Introduction Physical activity throughout pregnancy has been shown to have health benefits
for the pregnant person, including reductions in the risk of preeclampsia and gestational …

Background: Women of black African heritage living in high income countries (HIC) are at
risk of obesity and weight-related complications in pregnancy. This review aimed to …

Objective To determine if gestational weight gain (GWG) in adolescents is associated with
long‐term weight increases 12 years and 18 years after delivery of a first child and the …