By definition, aging is a natural, gradual and continuous process. On the other hand, frailty
reflects the increase in vulnerability to stressors and shortens the time without disease …

Purpose Pregorexia is a phenomenon posited to occur in the peripartum, characterized by
an attempt to counter pregnancy's physiological changes in body shape through reduced …

This study explored the lived experiences of and meaning made from postpartum mothers
and their journey with their body image following childbirth. Using an Interpretative …

Background Women in the postpartum period come under multi-level pressure to return to
pre-pregnancy body shape and size. This pressure can lead to reduced body image …

Female athletes experience both sociocultural and sport-specific pressures of an ideal body
and appearance and are vulnerable to dissatisfaction with their bodies. Among sport …

Physical activity can reduce risk of Type 2 Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes.
Understanding barriers and facilitators to physical activity, using a socio-ecological …

The first 16 weeks postpartum are particularly challenging for a new mother and are
associated with an elevated risk of experiencing psychological distress. Guilt and shame …

Introduction and hypothesis Many factors affect women's genital self-image. This study was
conducted to investigate the relationship between women's mode of delivery, body image …

Background: The mom-body positivity movement is trending on social media to encourage
mothers to find comfort in their new maternal bodies. In reality, many postpartum mothers …

The birth of a baby brings changes in the weight and body shape of a female, distorting their
body image. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the relationship between body …