Objective To examine the characteristics and effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for
gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnancy and the postpartum period to prevent …

Introduction Postpartum obesity is a public health concern. There is a need to counsel
women about their postpartum weight management, accounting for various barriers they …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with several maternal
complications in pregnancy, including preeclampsia, preterm labor, need for induction of …

Background The lack of instruments to assess the level of physical activity in pregnant
women, led to the development of the PPAQ (Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire), a …

Background Postpartum women with overweight/obesity and a history of adverse pregnancy
outcomes are at elevated risk for cardiometabolic disease. Postpartum weight loss and …

Background: Women with abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy are at risk for
cardiovascular disease (CVD), with higher rates among Hispanics. However, studies on the …

Introduction This study assesses the impact of a culturally modified, motivationally targeted,
individually tailored intervention on postpartum weight retention among Hispanic women …

Pregnancy and postpartum period is synonymous with weight gain. It is assumed to be an
essential element in determination of foetal weight, and hence, most mothers are pampered …

Objectives Gestational diabetes commonly occurs during pregnancy and increases lifetime
risk of type 2 diabetes following pregnancy. Engaging in physical activity postnatally can …

Introduction Gestational diabetes and overweight during pregnancy are associated with
future type 2 diabetes. Postpartum weight loss can reduce diabetes risk. However, effective …