A healthy eating pattern is recommended for all life stages and is central to achieving
optimal pregnancy outcomes and successful lactation. The preconception period is a critical …

Chronic diseases are potential risk factors for pregnancy duration and neonatal outcomes.
This narrative review aimed to summarize the research results on the specifics of pregnancy …

Introduction Concerns over the escalating burden of non-communicable diseases call for the
redressal of behavioral risk factors like increased body mass index. Most studies have failed …

Background Women with overweight and obesity are at higher risk of develo**
complications in pregnancy such as gestational diabetes and longer-term chronic …

Objectives To determine risk factors for early postpartum weight retention (PPWR) and
glucose intolerance (GI) in women with gestational diabetes (GDM). Design and Methods …

Background Scaling evidence-based interventions are key to impacting population health.
The National DPP lifestyle change program is one such intervention that has been scaled …

Background Promoting interconception health can improve birth outcomes and long-term
women's health. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based behavior change …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is considered one of the most common diseases that
occur during pregnancy. In addition to increasing the risk of numerous complications …

Background The time constraints and reprioritization of personal health associated with
having children may lead women to adopt less healthy lifestyles. We assessed the patterns …

Background: General practitioners (GPs) are well placed to support new mothers with
evidence-based nutrition care to eat well, live well and care for their new babies. Women …