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Sominsky L, O'Hely M, Drummond K, Cao S, Collier F, Dhar P, Loughman A, Dawson S, Tang ML, Mansell T, Saffery R, Burgner D, Ponsonby AL, Vuillermin P. Pre-pregnancy obesity is associated with greater systemic inflammation and increased risk of antenatal depression. Brain Behav Immun 2023; 113:189-202. [PMID: 37437818 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2023.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pre-pregnancy obesity is an emerging risk factor for perinatal depression. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We investigated the association between pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and perinatal depressive symptoms in a large population-based pre-birth cohort, the Barwon Infant Study. We also assessed whether the levels of circulating inflammatory markers during pregnancy mediated this relationship. METHODS Depressive symptoms were assessed in 883 women using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and psychological stress using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) at 28 weeks gestation and 4 weeks postpartum. Glycoprotein acetyls (GlycA), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and cytokines were assessed at 28 weeks gestation. We performed regression analyses, adjusted for potential confounders, and investigated mediation using nested counterfactual models. RESULTS The estimated effect of pre-pregnancy obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) on antenatal EPDS scores was 1.05 points per kg/m2 increase in BMI (95% CI: 0.20, 1.90; p = 0.02). GlycA, hsCRP, interleukin (IL) -1ra and IL-6 were higher in women with obesity, compared to healthy weight women, while eotaxin and IL-4 were lower. Higher GlycA was associated with higher EPDS and PSS scores and partially mediated the association between pre-pregnancy obesity and EPDS/PSS scores in unadjusted models, but this association attenuated upon adjustment for socioeconomic adversity. IL-6 and eotaxin were negatively associated with EPDS/PSS scores, however there was no evidence for mediation. CONCLUSIONS Pre-pregnancy obesity increases the risk of antenatal depressive symptoms and is also associated with systemic inflammation during pregnancy. While discrete inflammatory markers are associated with antenatal depressive symptoms and perceived stress, their role in mediating the effects of pre-pregnancy obesity on antenatal depression requires further investigation.
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- Luba Sominsky
- Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
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- Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia; Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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Heslehurst N, Cullen E, Flynn AC, Briggs C, Smart L, Rankin J, McColl E, Sniehotta FF, McParlin C. Maternal Obesity and Patterns in Postnatal Diet, Physical Activity and Weight among a Highly Deprived Population in the UK: The GLOWING Pilot Trial. Nutrients 2023; 15:3805. [PMID: 37686838 PMCID: PMC10490453 DOI: 10.3390/nu15173805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Preconception obesity is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes and deprivation. The postnatal period provides an opportunity for preconception intervention. There is a lack of published postnatal behaviour and weight data to inform intervention needs. Secondary analysis of the GLOWING study explored postnatal diet, physical activity (PA) and weight among women living with obesity in deprivation. Thirty-nine women completed food frequency and PA questionnaires and provided weight measurement(s) between 3-12 months postnatal. Women's diet and PA fell short of national guidelines, especially for fruit/vegetables (median 1.6-2.0 portions/day) and oily fish (0-4 g/day). PA was predominantly light intensity. Patterns in weight change across time points indicated postnatal weight loss compared with 1st (median -0.8 to -2.3 kg) and 3rd-trimester weights (-9.0 to -11.6 kg). Weight loss was higher among women without excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) (-2.7 to -9.7 kg) than those with excessive GWG (2.3 to -1.8 kg), resulting in postnatal weight measurements lower than their 1st trimester. These pilot data suggest preconception interventions should commence in pregnancy with a focus on GWG, and postnatal women need early support to achieve guideline-recommendations for diet and PA. Further research in a larger population could inform preconception intervention strategies to tackle inequalities in maternal obesity and subsequent pregnancy outcomes.
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- Nicola Heslehurst
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.); (J.R.); (E.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.M.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.); (J.R.); (E.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK;
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.); (J.R.); (E.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.M.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.); (J.R.); (E.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.M.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.); (J.R.); (E.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.M.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.); (J.R.); (E.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.M.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.); (J.R.); (E.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.M.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.); (J.R.); (E.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.M.)
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Mitro SD, Peddada S, Gleason JL, He D, Whitcomb B, Russo L, Grewal J, Zhang C, Yisahak SF, Hinkle SN, Buck Louis GM, Newman R, Grobman W, Sciscione AC, Owen J, Ranzini A, Craigo S, Chien E, Skupski D, Wing D, Grantz KL. Longitudinal Changes in Physical Activity during Pregnancy: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Fetal Growth Studies. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2022; 54:1466-1475. [PMID: 35482764 PMCID: PMC9378685 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Exercise in pregnancy is associated with many perinatal benefits, but patterns of home, work, and commuting activity are not well described. We investigated longitudinal activity in singleton and twin pregnancy by activity domain and maternal characteristics. METHODS In the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Fetal Growth Studies cohorts, 2778 women with singleton and 169 women with twin gestations reported activity using the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire at up to six or seven study visits, respectively. Metabolic equivalent of task-hours per week (MET-h·wk -1 ) was calculated from reported activity. Baseline measurements (obtained between 10 and 13 wk) reflected past year activity. Linear mixed models estimated MET-h·wk -1 by domain (household/childcare, occupational, inactive, transportation, sports/exercise), self-reported race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander), prepregnancy body mass index (<25, 25 to < 30, ≥30 kg·m -2 ), parity (0, ≥1), baseline activity (quartiles), and plurality (singleton, twin). RESULTS Household/caregiving activity made up the largest fraction of reported MET-h·wk -1 at baseline (42%), followed by occupational activity (28%). Median summed activity declined 47%, from 297 to 157 MET-h·wk -1 , between 10 and 40 wk, largely driven by changes in household/caregiving (44% decline), and occupational activity (63% decline). Sports/exercise activity declined 55% but constituted only 5% of reported MET-h·wk -1 at baseline. At baseline, non-Hispanic Black women reported significantly higher activity than non-Hispanic White or Hispanic women, but differences did not persist across pregnancy. Across gestation nulliparous women reported significantly lower activity than parous women. Women with singleton gestations reported significantly more activity than women with twins from weeks 26 to 38. Baseline activity level was strongly associated with later activity levels. CONCLUSIONS Measuring domains of activity beyond exercise, and collecting longitudinal measurements, is necessary to fully describe activity in diverse populations of pregnant women.
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- Susanna D Mitro
- Division of Population Health Research, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Population Health Research, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Population Health Research, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD
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- The Prospective Group, Inc., Fairfax, VA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
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- Division of Population Health Research, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Population Health Research, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Population Health Research, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD
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- Division of Population Health Research, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Providence, RI
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Queens, Queens, NY
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- Division of Population Health Research, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD
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Okafor UB, Goon DT. Uncovering Barriers to Prenatal Physical Activity and Exercise Among South African Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional, Mixed-Method Analysis. Front Public Health 2022; 10:697386. [PMID: 35433615 PMCID: PMC9010665 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.697386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundThe barriers to prenatal physical activity and exercise have been widely reported in the literature, highlighting context-specific challenges. However, generally, research on prenatal physical activity and exercise among pregnant women in South Africa is rare; and particularly concerning the barriers to their prenatal physical activity practice. This study assessed the barriers to physical activity participation among pregnant women in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.MethodsThis was a sequential explanatory mixed method, predominantly quantitative study involving 1,082 pregnant women. A structured self-administered questionnaire on perceived barriers to physical participation was applied to collect quantitative data; while a subset of 15 pregnant women participated in individual in-depth semi-structured interviews to augment quantitative data. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis, respectively.ResultsThe results of the quantitative analysis presented major barriers: lack of advice on prenatal physical activity and inadequate or conflicting information about prenatal physical activity; tiredness; work commitments; discomfort; lack of time; low energy; non-accessibility to physical activity; lack of financial resources, and safety concerns for the mother and the baby. Qualitatively, the barriers identified relate to four main themes: individual, lack of information, lack of resources, and environmental barriers.ConclusionThe major barriers cited by the women were tiredness, lack of time, discomfort, and low energy. They also include lack of support, advice and information about prenatal physical activity. The multiple constraining factors responsible for low or non-prenatal physical activity of pregnant women in this setting highlight the need to tailor interventions to address their individual uniquely perceived barriers.
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- Uchenna Benedine Okafor
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
- *Correspondence: Uchenna Benedine Okafor
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- Department of Public Health, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa
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Yu H, He J, Szumilewicz A. Pregnancy Activity Levels and Impediments in the Era of COVID-19 Based on the Health Belief Model: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:3283. [PMID: 35328974 PMCID: PMC8954454 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Physical activity (PA) and exercise benefit both the mother and the fetus. Many pregnant women avoid or severely limit PA, leading to complications before and after delivery. This study elucidated the precise effect of each moderator variable on prenatal physical activity (PPA) by examining demographic factors, the PPA-related health belief level (HBL), and the current PPA level. The health belief model (HBM) in conjunction with the international prenatal physical activity questionnaire was used. The HBL in pregnant parous women (PPW) (3.42) was significantly higher than that in nonpregnant nulliparous women (NNW) (3.06). The PPA level in pregnant nulliparous women (PNW) (5.67 metabolic equivalent-hours per week (MET-h/week)) was lower than in the PPW (6.01 MET-h/week). All HBM dimensions (except for perceived barriers) were positively correlated with exercise expenditure in both PNW and PPW. According to the regression tree, participants in PNW aged ≤ 23 years with annual household incomes > CNY 100,001−150,000 had the highest energy expenditure (10.75 MET-h/week), whereas participants in PPW with a perceived benefit score of >4 had the highest energy expenditure (10 MET-h/week). The results demonstrated that the HBL in all groups was acceptable, whereas the PPA level was lower than the recommended PA level. In both PPW and PNW, the HBL was most strongly correlated with exercise expenditure. There is an urgent need to organize public-interest courses to alleviate household expenditure, raise the HBL about PPA in pregnant and NNW, and ensure personal health in the context of COVID-19.
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- Hongli Yu
- Department of Sport, Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (J.H.); (A.S.)
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Fealy S, Jones D, Davis D, Hazelton M, Foureur M, Attia J, Hure A. Pregnancy weight gain a balancing act: The experience and perspectives of women participating in a pilot randomised controlled trial. Midwifery 2021; 106:103239. [PMID: 35026536 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Supporting women to achieve healthy gestational weight gain is a global health challenge. Inadequate and excessive gestational weight gains are associated with short and long-term adverse maternal and infant health outcomes. Qualitative studies suggest that symptoms of pregnancy, health professional attitudes, lack of guidance, personal knowledge and beliefs, lack of support, weight stigma, and lack of time and money, are barriers to achieving healthy weight gain. Less is known about women's perceptions and experience of gestational weight gain within normal body mass index categories with even less known about the experience of women motivated to participate in pregnancy weight management intervention trials. AIM To describe the experience and perspectives of women participating in an Australian weight management pilot randomised controlled trial. METHODS Five women from regional New South Wales enrolled in the Eating 4 Two trial, participated in semi - structured interviews during the post-natal period. A qualitative descriptive methodology and inductive thematic analysis was applied. FINDINGS Two main themes emerged: 1) Addressing weight gain in pregnancy; and 2) Pregnancy weight the balancing act. Women identified weight gain as an important topic, the need for improvements within maternity services, responsive feedback and realistic support strategies. Women identified pregnancy symptoms, occurring during early and late pregnancy as barriers to achieving healthy weight gain. CONCLUSION Further investigation into the effects of pregnancy symptoms on eating and physical activity patterns across pregnancy is warranted. Both qualitative and quantitative research is needed to monitor the translation of guideline recommendations into clinical practice.
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- Shanna Fealy
- Charles Sturt University, Faculty of Science, School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences, 7 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, 2444; University of Newcastle, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, School of Medicine and Public Health, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia, 2305.
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- Charles Sturt University, Faculty of Science, School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences, 7 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, 2444; University of Newcastle, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, School of Medicine and Public Health, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308
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- University of Canberra and ACT Government Health Directorate
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- Charles Sturt University, Faculty of Science, School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences, 7 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, 2444; University of Newcastle, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia, 2305
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- University of Newcastle, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308; Hunter New England Health Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre
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- University of Newcastle, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, School of Medicine and Public Health, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia, 2305
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- University of Newcastle, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, School of Medicine and Public Health, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308; Hunter Medical Research Institute, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia, 2305
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Tinius RA, Blankenship M, Maples JM, Pitts BC, Furgal K, Norris ES, Hoover DL, Olenick A, Lambert J, Cade WT. Validity of the 6-Minute Walk Test and YMCA Submaximal Cycle Test During Midpregnancy. J Strength Cond Res 2021; 35:3236-3242. [PMID: 35258271 PMCID: PMC8904937 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Tinius, RA, Blankenship, M, Maples, JM, Pitts, BC, Furgal, K, Norris, ES, Hoover, DL, Olenick, A, Lambert, J, and Cade, WT. Validity of the 6-minute walk test and Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) submaximal cycle test during midpregnancy. J Strength Cond Res 35(11): 3236-3242, 2021-Submaximal exercise testing can be a feasible alternative to maximal testing within special populations to safely predict fitness levels; however, submaximal exercise testing has not been well-validated for use during pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to determine the concurrent validity of the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and the YMCA submaximal cycle test (YMCAT) to predict V̇o2max in physically active women during midpregnancy. Thirty-seven (n = 37) pregnant women (22.1 ± 1.4 weeks' gestation) and 10 (n = 10) nonpregnant women participated in the study. Subjects completed a graded maximal treadmill test at 1 visit to measure maximal oxygen consumption (V̇o2max), and then subjects completed the 6MWT and YMCAT in randomized order during a separate visit. The predicted V̇o2max from each submaximal test were compared with the measured V̇o2max from the treadmill test to assess the validity of these tests during pregnancy. Among pregnant women, predicted V̇o2max from the YMCAT was not correlated to the measured V̇o2max (r = 0.14, p = 0.42), and the predicted V̇o2max from the 6MWT was only moderately correlated (r = 0.40, p = 0.016) to the measured V̇o2max. Among nonpregnant women, the predicted V̇o2max values from both the YMCAT and the 6MWT had strong correlations with the measured V̇o2max values (YMCAT: r = 0.71, p = 0.02; 6MWT: r = 0.80, p = 0.006). Neither test demonstrated concurrent validity among the pregnant sample. The main finding is that the YMCAT is not a valid method to estimate V̇o2max during midpregnancy (likely due to physiological changes in heart rate [HR] during pregnancy). The 6MWT has potential to be used clinically for estimating fitness as actual and predicted values did positively correlate, and it is not dependent on HR responses to exercise. However, if a precise measure of fitness is needed, then neither test appears to have strong validity for use during midpregnancy.
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- Rachel A. Tinius
- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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- School of Nursing; Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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- Department of Physical Therapy; Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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- Department of Physical Therapy; Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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- Exercise Physiology Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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- Department of Collaborative Statistics, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108
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Bahri Khomami M, Walker R, Kilpatrick M, de Jersey S, Skouteris H, Moran LJ. The role of midwives and obstetrical nurses in the promotion of healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Ther Adv Reprod Health 2021; 15:26334941211031866. [PMID: 34396131 PMCID: PMC8361518 DOI: 10.1177/26334941211031866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Women with maternal obesity, an unhealthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy
and excess gestational weight gain have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy
and birth outcomes that can also increase the risk of long-term poor health for
them and their children. Pregnant women have frequent medical appointments and
are highly receptive to health advice. Healthcare professionals who interact
with women during pregnancy are in a privileged position to support women to
make lasting healthy lifestyle changes that can improve gestational weight gain
and pregnancy outcomes and halt the intergenerational nature of obesity.
Midwives and obstetrical nurses are key healthcare professionals responsible for
providing antenatal care in most countries. Therefore, it is crucial for them to
build and enhance their ability to promote healthy lifestyles in pregnant women.
Undergraduate midwifery curricula usually lack sufficient lifestyle content to
provide emerging midwives and obstetrical nurses with the knowledge, skills, and
confidence to effectively assess and support healthy lifestyle behaviours in
pregnant women. Consequently, registered midwives and obstetrical nurses may not
recognise their role in healthy lifestyle promotion specific to healthy eating
and physical activity in practice. In addition, practising midwives and
obstetrical nurses do not consistently have access to healthy lifestyle
promotion training in the workplace. Therefore, many midwives and obstetrical
nurses may not have the confidence and/or skills to support pregnant women to
improve their lifestyles. This narrative review summarises the role of midwives
and obstetrical nurses in the promotion of healthy lifestyles relating to
healthy eating and physical activity and optimising weight in pregnancy, the
barriers that they face to deliver optimal care and an overview of what we know
works when supporting midwives and obstetrical nurses in their role to support
women in achieving a healthy lifestyle.
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- Mahnaz Bahri Khomami
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Perinatal Research Centre, Centre for Clinical Research and Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Awoke MA, Skouteris H, Makama M, Harrison CL, Wycherley TP, Moran LJ. The Relationship of Diet and Physical Activity with Weight Gain and Weight Gain Prevention in Women of Reproductive Age. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2485. [PMID: 34199753 PMCID: PMC8199997 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Reproductive-age women often see increased weight gain, which carries an increased risk of long-term overweight and obesity and adverse maternal and child health outcomes. Supporting women to achieve optimal weight through lifestyle modification (diet and physical activity) is of critical importance to reduce weight gain across key reproductive life-stages (preconception, pregnancy and postpartum). This review comprehensively summarizes the current state of knowledge on the contribution of diet and physical activity to weight gain and weight gain prevention in reproductive-aged women. Suboptimal diets including a higher proportion of discretionary choices or energy intake from fats, added sugars, sweets or processed foods are associated with higher weight gain, whereas increased consumption of core foods including fruits, vegetables and whole grains and engaging in regular physical activity are associated with reduced weight gain in reproductive age women. Diet and physical activity contributing to excessive gestational weight gain are well documented. However, there is limited research assessing diet and physical activity components associated with weight gain during the preconception and postpartum period. This review highlights the need for further research to identify key dietary and physical activity components targeting the critical windows of reproductive life-stages in women to best guide interventions to prevent weight gain.
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- Mamaru Ayenew Awoke
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (M.A.A.); (M.M.); (C.L.H.)
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- Health and Social Care Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia;
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (M.A.A.); (M.M.); (C.L.H.)
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (M.A.A.); (M.M.); (C.L.H.)
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia;
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (M.A.A.); (M.M.); (C.L.H.)
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Hsiung Y, Lee CF, Chi LK, Huang JP. "Moving for My Baby!" Motivators and Perceived Barriers to Facilitate Readiness for Physical Activity during Pregnancy among Obese and Overweight Women of Urban Areas in Northern Taiwan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:5275. [PMID: 34063538 PMCID: PMC8156013 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18105275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Low levels of physical activity (PA) are of a health concern among high body mass index (BMI) women living a sedentary lifestyle and being overweight or obese during pregnancy is associated with increased risks of maternal and fetal health complications. Obstetricians often provide advice regarding recommended PA levels, yet this has not been easily achieved in this group to prevent adverse birth-related outcomes. The purpose of this study is to explore motivators/enablers and perceived barriers through in-depth qualitative inquiry, guided by a behavioral change model, for understanding of pregnant women's decisions to engage, or refrain from PA practice. Thirteen overweight and obese pregnant women aged 28 to 45 years with an inactive, sedentary lifestyle in urban areas of northern Taiwan were recruited to participate in six focus group sessions for their intent and readiness for PA engagement in pregnancy. A thematic content analysis was performed with a constant comparison method to categorize interview data and generate themes. The findings illustrate the extent to which obese and overweight pregnant women's readiness for PA is affected by multiple factors, including personal beliefs, perceived societal norms, peer support, and the competing priorities in the environment. PA interventions are to be effective by focusing on overcoming barriers, increasing motivations, and enhancing self-management. Strategies shared by participants shed lights for program developers to design preferable behavioral interventions for this group of women who are low self-esteem with low self-efficacy to increase PA and meet recommended levels. There is considerable potential for health care providers to provide accessible information, facilitate PA, and promote an active lifestyle during and after pregnancy.
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- Yvonne Hsiung
- Department of Nursing, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City 25245, Taiwan;
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- Department of Nursing, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City 25245, Taiwan;
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City 10610, Taiwan;
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei City 104217, Taiwan;
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Kogutt BK, Szymanski LM. Diabesity and Pregnancy: How Do We Get Our Patients Moving? Clin Obstet Gynecol 2021; 64:185-195. [PMID: 33284141 DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Obesity and diabetes are 2 commonly encountered complications in pregnancy that adversely affect pregnancy outcomes, maternal health, and the health of the offspring, both short-term and long-term. It is well established that physical activity provides numerous health benefits, both during and outside of pregnancy. By participating in physical activity, many of the negative consequences of both obesity and diabetes may be mitigated. Physical activity guidelines recommend that all adults, including pregnant women, perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly in order to obtain health benefits. More physical activity may be needed to achieve weight management goals.
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- Benjamin K Kogutt
- Obstetrix Medical Group of Texas & Baylor Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Fontalba-Navas A, Zafra Aparici E, Prata-Gaspar MCDM, Herrera-Espejo E, Company-Morales M, Larrea-Killinger C. Motivating Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Spain to Avoid Persistent Toxic Substances in Their Diet. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E8719. [PMID: 33255320 PMCID: PMC7727663 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17238719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The objective of this study was to explore what motivates pregnant and breastfeeding women to make changes in their diet, specifically to examine how their perceptions regarding diet facilitate or act as obstacles to introducing healthy eating habits. For the optimal development of the mother, the fetus, or breastfeeding baby, it is important to avoid foods containing substances, such as persistent toxic substances (PTSs), that are harmful to health during pregnancy and after the baby's birth. This study used a qualitative research methodology, based on semi-structured individual interviews, food diaries, free lists, and focus groups with 111 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Spain. This approach was followed by a systematic and exhaustive exploitation of the qualitative data obtained, following the methodological principles of grounded theory. From the study results, we conclude that the motivation for a change in diet to avoid PTSs is based on the desire to promote good health, beliefs about the importance of having a varied diet, and the avoidance of potential risks. The main obstacles to change can be attributed to inadequate information, contradictory discourses, and socioeconomic difficulties.
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- Andres Fontalba-Navas
- Antequera Hospital, Northern Málaga Integrated Healthcare Area, 29200 Antequera, Málaga, Spain
- Department of Public Health and Psychiatry, University of Málaga, 29016 Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Anthropology, Philosophy and Social Work, University Rovira y Virgili, 43003 Tarragona, Spain;
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- Seron Primary Care Center, Northern Almería Integrated Healthcare Area, 04600 Huercal-Overa, Almería, Spain;
- Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 La Cañada, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Social Anthropology, University of Barcelona, 08007 Barcelona, Spain; (M.C.d.M.P.-G.); (C.L.-K.)
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Hill B, Skouteris H, Boyle JA, Bailey C, Walker R, Thangaratinam S, Sundseth H, Stephenson J, Steegers E, Redman LM, Montanaro C, Lim S, Jorgensen L, Jack B, Borges ALV, Bergmeier HJ, Baxter JAB, Harrison CL, Teede HJ. Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Global Alliance: International Network Pregnancy Priorities for the Prevention of Maternal Obesity and Related Pregnancy and Long-Term Complications. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E822. [PMID: 32197374 PMCID: PMC7141234 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9030822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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In this article, we describe the process of establishing agreed international pregnancy research priorities to address the global issues of unhealthy lifestyles and rising maternal obesity. We focus specifically on the prevention of maternal obesity to improve related clinical pregnancy and long-term complications. A team of multidisciplinary, international experts in preconception and pregnancy health, including consumers, were invited to form the Health in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum (HiPPP) Global Alliance. As an initial activity, a priority setting process was completed to generate pregnancy research priorities in this field. Research, practice and policy gaps were identified and enhanced through expert and consumer consultation, followed by a modified Delphi process and Nominal Group Technique, including an international workshop. Research priorities identified included optimising: (1) healthy diet and nutrition; (2) gestational weight management; (3) screening for and managing pregnancy complications and pre-existing conditions; (4) physical activity; (5) mental health; and (6) postpartum (including intrapartum) care. Given extensive past research in many of these areas, research priorities here recognised the need to advance pregnancy research towards pragmatic implementation research. This work has set the agenda for large-scale, collaborative, multidisciplinary, implementation research to address the major public health and clinical issue of maternal obesity prevention.
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- Briony Hill
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
- Warwick Business School, Warwick University; Coventry CV47AL, UK
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
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- Barts Research Centre for Women’s Health (BARC), Women’s Health Research Unit, Centre for Primary Care and Public Health, Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, 58 Turner Street, London E1 2AB, UK; (S.T.); (L.J.)
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- European Institute of Women’s Health, 33 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Ireland;
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- Institute for Women’s Health, University College London, EGA Institute for Women’s Health, 74 Huntley St, London WC1E 6AU, UK;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus Medical Centre–Sophia Children’s Hospital, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CN Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Reproductive Endocrinology and Women’s Health Laboratory, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA;
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- Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, 160 Chancellors Way, Guelph, ON N1G 0E1, Canada;
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
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- Barts Research Centre for Women’s Health (BARC), Women’s Health Research Unit, Centre for Primary Care and Public Health, Blizard Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, 58 Turner Street, London E1 2AB, UK; (S.T.); (L.J.)
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- Department of Family Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, 771 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118, USA;
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- Public Health Nursing Department, University of Sao Paulo, 419 Cerqueira Cesar, Sao Paulo 05403000, Brazil;
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
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- Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON MG5 0A4, Canada;
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Level 1, 43-51 Kanooka Grove, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia; (B.H.); (H.S.); (J.A.B.); (C.B.); (R.W.); (S.L.); (H.J.B.); (C.L.H.)
- Monash Partners Advanced Health Research Translation Centre, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
- Monash Health, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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Todorovic J, Terzic-Supic Z, Bjegovic-Mikanovic V, Piperac P, Dugalic S, Gojnic-Dugalic M. Factors Associated with the Leisure-Time Physical Activity (LTPA) during the First Trimester of the Pregnancy: The Cross-Sectional Study among Pregnant Women in Serbia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E1366. [PMID: 32093248 PMCID: PMC7068306 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17041366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background: The benefits of physical activity during pregnancy include lower maternal weight gain, a lower likelihood of gestational diabetes, low back pain, preeclampsia, preterm delivery, caesarian delivery, and macrosomia. This study aimed to examine the factors associated with insufficient leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) during the first trimester. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Clinic for Obstetrics and Gynecology of Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, between January and June of 2018. The final analyses included 162/175 pregnant women. The questionnaire was used to obtain social characteristics, pregnancy, and lifestyle characteristics (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System-PRAMS), pre-pregnancy LTPA (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-IPAQ), and LTPA during the first trimester (Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire-PPAQ). Women were classified into two groups of sufficient and insufficient LTPA during the first trimester based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied. Results: A total of 27.2% of the women had insufficient LTPA during pregnancy. Insufficient LTPA during pregnancy was associated with <12 years of education (OR: 2.3, 95% CI: 1.05-5.04), self-rated financial status as poor (OR: 0.34, 95% CI: 0.14-0.79), and hours spent walking before pregnancy (OR: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.77-0.99). Conclusions: Our results can help direct health care professionals advice for women who are planning pregnancy towards walking as it seems to be sustained during pregnancy.
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- Jovana Todorovic
- Institute of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 15, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (Z.T.-S.); (V.B.-M.)
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 15, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (Z.T.-S.); (V.B.-M.)
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- Institute of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr Subotica 15, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia; (Z.T.-S.); (V.B.-M.)
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- Department of Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Pasterova 2, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Clinic of Obsterics and Gynecology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, 11000 Beograd, Serbia; (S.D.); (M.G.-D.)
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- Clinic of Obsterics and Gynecology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, 11000 Beograd, Serbia; (S.D.); (M.G.-D.)
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What exercise advice are women receiving from their healthcare practitioners during pregnancy? Women Birth 2019; 33:e357-e362. [PMID: 31466828 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2019.07.302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exercise during pregnancy is associated with a variety of health benefits for both mother and child. Despite these benefits, few Australian pregnant women are sufficiently active to meet current exercise during pregnancy guidelines. Healthcare practitioners can play an instrumental role in encouraging women to be active during their pregnancy through the provision of clear and accurate exercise advice. However, little is known about the exercise advice that pregnant women receive from Healthcare practitioners. METHODS Regionally-based Australian women were asked to self-report the exercise advice they received from their Healthcare practitioners during their pregnancy via a survey during one of their clinic visits. RESULTS Of the 131 participants, 53% (n=70) reported receiving some form of exercise advice from their Healthcare practitioner. Specifically, frequency of exercise was discussed among 34% of the participants (n=23) while exercise intensity 57% was discussed among 57% of the participants (n=38). Exercise duration was discussed among 39% of participants (n=26) and types of exercise was discussed among 84% of the participants (n=56). In most instances, participants report receiving advice not in accordance with current exercise during pregnancy guidelines. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare practitioners may not be actively providing advice to pregnant women about their exercise behaviours. Of the advice that is provided, it may not in accordance with current evidence-based exercise during pregnancy guidelines. Whilst healthcare practitioners may be uniquely positioned to provide exercise advice to pregnant women, they may not have the necessary knowledge, training or support to provide specific exercise advice.
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Pregnancy Exercise and Nutrition With Smartphone Application Support: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol 2019; 131:818-826. [PMID: 29630009 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000002582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of a healthy lifestyle package (an antenatal behavior change intervention supported by smartphone application technology) on the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in overweight and obese women. METHODS Women with body mass indexes (BMIs) 25-39.9 were enrolled into this randomized controlled trial. The intervention consisted of specific dietary and exercise advice that addressed behavior change supported by a tailor-designed smartphone application. Women in the control group received usual care. The primary outcome was the incidence of GDM at 28-30 weeks of gestation. To reduce GDM from 15% to 7.2%, we estimated that 506 women would be required to have 80% power to detect this effect size at a significance of .05, that is, 253 in each group. RESULTS Between March 2013 and February 2016, 565 women were recruited with a mean BMI of 29.3 and mean gestational age of 15.5 weeks. The incidence of GDM did not differ between the two groups, 37 of 241 (15.4%) in the intervention group compared with 36 of 257 (14.1%) in the control group (relative risk 1.1, 95% CI 0.71-1.66, P=.71). CONCLUSIONS A mobile health-supported behavioral intervention did not decrease the incidence of GDM. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN registry, https://www.isrctn.com/, ISRCTN29316280.
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Flannery C, McHugh S, Anaba AE, Clifford E, O'Riordan M, Kenny LC, McAuliffe FM, Kearney PM, Byrne M. Enablers and barriers to physical activity in overweight and obese pregnant women: an analysis informed by the theoretical domains framework and COM-B model. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018; 18:178. [PMID: 29783933 PMCID: PMC5963099 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-1816-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Obesity during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and other complications. Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle factor that may help to prevent these complications but many women reduce their physical activity levels during pregnancy. Interventions targeting physical activity in pregnancy are on-going but few identify the underlying behaviour change mechanisms by which the intervention is expected to work. To enhance intervention effectiveness, recent tools in behavioural science such as the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and COM-B model (capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour) have been employed to understand behaviours for intervention development. Using these behaviour change methods, this study aimed to identify the enablers and barriers to physical activity in overweight and obese pregnant women. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of overweight and obese women at different stages of pregnancy attending a public antenatal clinic in a large academic maternity hospital in Cork, Ireland. Interviews were recorded and transcribed into NVivo V.10 software. Data analysis followed the framework approach, drawing on the TDF and the COM-B model. Results Twenty one themes were identified and these mapped directly on to the COM-B model of behaviour change and ten of the TDF domains. Having the social opportunity to engage in physical activity was identified as an enabler; pregnant women suggested being active was easier when supported by their partners. Knowledge was a commonly reported barrier with women lacking information on safe activities during pregnancy and describing the information received from their midwife as ‘limited’. Having the physical capability and physical opportunity to carry out physical activity were also identified as barriers; experiencing pain, a lack of time, having other children, and working prevented women from being active. Conclusion A wide range of barriers and enablers were identified which influenced women’s capability, motivation and opportunity to engage in physical activity with “knowledge” as the most commonly reported barrier. This study is a theoretical starting point in making a ‘behavioural diagnoses’ and the results will be used to inform the development of an intervention to increase physical activity levels among overweight and obese pregnant women. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12884-018-1816-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- C Flannery
- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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Spencer L, Rollo M, Hauck Y, MacDonald-Wicks L, Wood L, Hutchesson M, Giglia R, Smith R, Collins C. The effect of weight management interventions that include a diet component on weight-related outcomes in pregnant and postpartum women: a systematic review protocol. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 13:88-98. [PMID: 26447010 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2015-1812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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REVIEW QUESTION/OBJECTIVE What are the effects of weight management interventions that include a diet component on weight-related outcomes in pregnant and postpartum women?The primary objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the effectiveness of weight management interventions which include a diet component and are aimed at limiting gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention in women.The second objective of this systematic review is to investigate included intervention components with respect to effect on weight-related outcomes. This may include, but is not limited to: length of intervention, use of face-to-face counselling, group or individual consultations, use of other interventions components including exercise, use of goals and use of support tools like food diaries, coaching, including email or text message support. BACKGROUND Around half of all women of reproductive age are either overweight or obese, with women aged 25-34 years having a greater risk of substantial weight gain compared with men of all ages. Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) may play a significant role in long term obesity. Having one child doubles the five- and 10-year obesity incidence for women, with many women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy remaining obese permanently. Excessive GWG and/or PPWR can also significantly contribute to short- and long-term adverse health outcomes for mother, baby and future pregnancies.Maternal obesity increases the risk of pregnancy related complications such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, stillbirth and the rate of caesarean section. Childhood obesity is a further long term complication of maternal obesity for offspring, which may persist in to adulthood. Excess GWG is also a risk factor for PPWR both in the short and long-term. Nehring et al. conducted a meta-analysis with over 65,000 women showing that, compared to women who gained weight within recommendations during pregnancy, women with GWG above Institute of Medicine weight gain recommendations, retained an additional 3.1 kg and 4.7kg after three and greater than or equal to 15 years postpartum, respectively. The health risk associated with PPWR is highlighted in a study of 151,025 Swedish women followed between 1992 and 2001.The study identified the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes for those who gained three or more units of Body Mass Index (kg/m2) between consecutive pregnancies (an average of two years) was much higher compared with women whose BMI changed from -1.0 and 0.9 units. Long-term chronic disease risk may also be affected by PPWR as weight retention at the end of the first year post-partum has been found to be a predictor of maternal overweight 15 years later.With around 14-20% of women retaining 5kg or more 12 months postpartum, the risk of developing conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease may be increased. It becomes evident that interventions which aim to support attainment of healthy weight both in the antenatal and postpartum periods are key health priorities for women during this life stage.Lifestyle factors of overweight, having poor diet quality, and not undertaking enough moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are amongst the top five predictors of mortality in women. Additionally it is noted that, for many women, pregnancy and the postpartum period are associated with a reduction in physical activity. It is known that a combination of poor dietary choices, an increase in sedentary time and reduction in physical activity are all contributors to the development of overweight and obesity. With this in mind, current research has focused on lifestyle interventions to limit GWG and PPWR. Thangaratinam et al. reviewed 44 randomized controlled trials (7278 women) where interventions including diet, physical activity or both were evaluated for their influence on maternal weight during pregnancy. Results indicate that all were significantly effective in reducing GWG compared with the control group. More specifically, dietary interventions were the most effective in reducing weight gain, with a mean weight loss of -3.84kg compared with -0.72kg and -1.06kg for physical activity and the mixed (diet plus physical activity) approach, respectively. This finding is supported by Hill and colleagues' recent systematic review of theory based interventions to limit GWG. Included studies in this review reported an underpinning theory base and were classified as adopting a dietary, physical activity or mixed approach. Hill et al. concluded that studies which included a diet intervention were significantly more effective at limiting GWG.In 2011 Tanentsapf et al. reviewed the effect of dietary interventions alone for reducing GWG in normal weight, overweight and obese pregnant women. This review analysed 13 randomized controlled trials and quasi-randomized controlled trials with a dietary intervention to prevent excessive GWG in women. The review concluded that dietary interventions during pregnancy were effective in reducing GWG with an effect of -1.92kg (n=1434) compared with the control group.Tanentsapf et al. identified that trials differed in the conduct of the interventions with various diet and non-diet related components utilised. Dietary approaches were highly variable with some trials focusing only on calorie restriction and others included additional target macronutrient distribution for intake. Some trials further provided feedback based on maternal weight gain guidelines. Interventions also varied in delivery method with a variety of modes used, including face-to-face, individual or group consultations and/or written correspondence. The frequency of communication, despite the type or mix, also changed from trial to trial with additional methods via telephone, posted materials, feedback or food diaries utilised. The inclusion of physical activity in addition to diet intervention was also common. Whilst the recent review by Tanentsapf et al. identified that dietary interventions are effective in reducing GWG, the review did not investigate the impact that different intervention components, delivery methods or dietary counselling approaches had on gestational weight management. It remains unclear as to which intervention components optimize GWG in women.The impact of lifestyle interventions has also been investigated in the postpartum period. The recent systematic review from van der Pligt et al. reported seven of 11 studies reviewed were successful in limiting PPWR. As with studies aimed at limiting GWG, interventions included in van der Pligt et al.'s review differed greatly in their conduct. Six of these seven studies included both dietary and physical activity components for the intervention, with the final successful study including a diet only intervention. Five of the successful studies recruited overweight or obese women only. Intervention time varied considerably in successful studies with some running for as little at ten days, and others up to six months.Bertz et al. demonstrated that their 12-week behavior modification intervention which targeted diet alone or diet and exercise, including two individual sessions with a dietitian and physical therapist, provision of scales for weight self-monitoring and bi-weekly text messages was successful in achieving significant weight loss following the intervention, and sustained at one year. The diet intervention and the diet and exercise intervention yielded significant weight loss compared to the control. Following 12 weeks a reduction of -8.3 +/- 4.2kg for diet intervention and -6.9 +/- 3.0kg for diet and exercise was observed. Additionally after one year, the diet intervention showed -10.2 +/- 5.7kg reduction and -7.3 +/- 6.3kg for the diet and exercise intervention (p<0.001). Colleran et al. also found significant weight change results by implementing a 16-week intervention which consisted of weekly individual sessions with a dietitian regarding calorie restriction, two additional home visits regarding exercise, weekly food diary completion and email support. The intervention group had greater weight loss compared to the control group (-5.8kg +/- 3.5kg vs -1.6kg +/- 5.4kg). It can be seen that various methods have been utilized in investigating the impact of diet and physical activity interventions on PPWR. The review by van der Pligt et al. highlights the impact successful lifestyle interventions can have on postpartum weight change. However, this review did not investigate the different intervention strategies utilized. It remains unclear as to the optimal setting, delivery method, diet strategy, contact frequency or intervention length to limit PPWR.Previous systematic reviews for both GWG and PPWR have focused on the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions as a whole for weight management in pregnant and postpartum women. And despite Tanentsapf et al.'s focus on dietary interventions for GWG, much is still unknown about the effectiveness of differing diet interventions over the antenatal and postpartum period. Specifically, the impact of differing diet intervention strategies on maternal weight gain is not known. Firstly, this systematic review will focus on whether weight management interventions which include a dietary component are effective in pregnant and postpartum women. In addition to this, this review will investigate the different intervention strategies utilized and their effectiveness in maternal weight management. A search of systematic review protocol databases has shown that there is no current review underway for this topic.
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- Lisa Spencer
- 1 School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition. The University of Newcastle, New South Wales2 School of Nursing and Midwifery, Curtin University and King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, Western Australia3 School of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, New South Wales4 School of Public Health, Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia5 School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, New South Wales.6 The Western Australian Group for Evidence Informed Healthcare Practice: an Affiliate centre of The Joanna Briggs Institute7 University of Newcastle Evidence Based Health Care Group: a JBI Evidence Synthesis Group
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Garnæs KK, Mørkved S, Salvesen KÅ, Salvesen Ø, Moholdt T. Exercise training during pregnancy reduces circulating insulin levels in overweight/obese women postpartum: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial (the ETIP trial). BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2018; 18:18. [PMID: 29310617 PMCID: PMC5759335 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-017-1653-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 12/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The primary aim was to investigate if supervised exercise training during pregnancy could reduce postpartum weight retention (PPWR) three months after delivery in overweight and obese women. We also measured circulating markers of cardiometabolic health, body composition, blood pressure, and physical activity level. Methods This was a secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial in which 91 women with BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2 were allocated 1:1 to an exercise program or a control group. Women in the exercise group were prescribed three weekly, supervised sessions of 35 min of moderate intensity walking/running followed by 25 min of resistance training. The control group received standard maternal care. Assessments were undertaken in early pregnancy, late pregnancy, and three months postpartum. PPWR was defined as postpartum body weight minus early pregnancy weight. Results Seventy women participated three months after delivery, and PPWR was −0.8 kg in the exercise group (n = 36) and −1.6 in the control group (n = 34) (95% CI, −1.83, 3.84, p = 0.54). Women in the exercise group had significantly lower circulating insulin concentration; 106.3 pmol/l compared to the control group; 141.4 pmol/l (95% CI, −62.78, −7.15, p = 0.01), and showed a tendency towards lower homeostatic measurement of insulin resistance (HOMA2-IR) (3.5 vs. 5.0, 95% CI, −2.89, 0.01, p = 0.05). No women in the exercise group compared to three women in the control group were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes postpartum (p = 0.19). Of the women in the exercise group, 46.4% reported of exercising regularly, compared to 25.0% in the control group (p = 0.16). Conclusions Offering supervised exercise training during pregnancy among overweight/obese women did not affect PPWR three months after delivery, but reduced circulating insulin levels. This was probably due to a higher proportion of women being active postpartum in the exercise group. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01243554), registration date: September 6, 2010. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12884-017-1653-5) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Kirsti K Garnæs
- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Box 8905, 7491, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and General Practice, NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.,Research Department, St. Olavs Hospital Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Institute of clinical and molecular medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Tecnology, Trondheim, Norway.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Public Health and General Practice, NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Box 8905, 7491, Trondheim, Norway. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.
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Origins in the Womb: Potential Role of the Physical Therapist in Modulating the Deleterious Effects of Obesity on Maternal and Offspring Health Through Movement Promotion and Prescription During Pregnancy. Phys Ther 2017; 97:114-123. [PMID: 27417168 PMCID: PMC6396816 DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20150678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Maternal obesity and associated metabolic disease contribute to adverse outcomes in women and their offspring, and many of these outcomes have significant acute and chronic implications for both mother and neonate. Targeted movement (ie, physical activity or exercise training) during pregnancy has been shown to be safe and effective for improving many of these outcomes in women at a healthy weight and women who are obese. However, movement prescription and advice during pregnancy are often not addressed by health care providers; this situation creates a unique opportunity for physical therapists to use their expertise in movement with patients who are pregnant. The objective of this article is to briefly review the adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with maternal obesity, the benefits of intentional maternal movement during pregnancy for women who are obese, the evidence-based guidelines for prescribing intentional movement during pregnancy for women who are obese, and the potential for physical therapists to become the driving force behind a necessary increase in movement levels in women who are pregnant. Physical therapists can play a significant role in encouraging movement in women who are healthy and women who have metabolic challenges during pregnancy and thus assist in combating the vicious cycle of obesity by improving maternal and offspring health.
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Physical Activity Patterns in Normal-Weight and Overweight/Obese Pregnant Women. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0166254. [PMID: 27829017 PMCID: PMC5102361 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0166254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Accepted: 10/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The aims of the present study were to assess the volume of physical activity (PA) throughout pregnancy in normal-weight vs overweight/obese women, and to investigate which factors may predict compliance to PA recommendations in these women throughout gestation. In 236 pregnant women, 177 normal-weight and 59 overweight/obese (median[IQR] BMI 21.2[19.9–22.8] vs 26.5[25.5–29.0] kg/m2, respectively), medical history, anthropometry and clinical data, including glucose tolerance, were recorded. In addition, pre-pregnancy PA was estimated by the Kaiser questionnaire, while total, walking and fitness/sport PA during pregnancy were assessed by the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) modified questionnaire, at 14–16, 24–28 and 30–32 weeks of gestation. PA volume was very low in the first trimester of pregnancy in both groups of women. However, it increased in the second and third trimester in normal-weight, but not in overweight/obese subjects. Higher pre-pregnancy PA was a statistically significant predictor of being physically active (>150 minutes of PA per week) during all trimesters of gestation. In conclusion, physical activity volume is low in pregnant women, especially in overweight/obese subjects. PA volume increases during pregnancy only in normal-weight women. Pre-pregnancy PA is an independent predictor of achieving a PA volume of at least 150 min per week during pregnancy.
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Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M, Skouteris H, Hill B, Teede H, McPhie S. Classification tree analysis of postal questionnaire data to identify risk of excessive gestational weight gain. Midwifery 2016; 32:38-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2015.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2015] [Revised: 09/04/2015] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hill B, McPhie S, Skouteris H. The Role of Parity in Gestational Weight Gain and Postpartum Weight Retention. Womens Health Issues 2016; 26:123-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2015.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Revised: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Denison F, Weir Z, Carver H, Norman J, Reynolds R. Physical activity in pregnant women with Class III obesity: A qualitative exploration of attitudes and behaviours. Midwifery 2015; 31:1163-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2015.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Revised: 07/04/2015] [Accepted: 08/13/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Hayman M, Short C, Reaburn P. An investigation into the exercise behaviours of regionally based Australian pregnant women. J Sci Med Sport 2015; 19:664-8. [PMID: 26481261 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2015] [Revised: 06/24/2015] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Regular exercise during pregnancy is a recommended prenatal care strategy with short and long-term health benefits to mother and child. Unfortunately, most pregnant women are insufficiently active to obtain health benefits and there is evidence that activity levels decrease overall during pregnancy. Physical activity among regionally based women is lower than that of urban-based women within Australia. However, little is currently known about exercise behaviours of regionally based Australian pregnant women. To successfully promote exercise among regionally based pregnant women, a greater understanding of exercise behaviours must first be explored. This study investigated exercise behaviours in a sample of regionally based Australian pregnant women. DESIGN Regionally based Australian pregnant women (n=142) completed a modified version of the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire examining exercise behaviours before and during pregnancy. METHODS Women self-reported their exercise behaviours, including exercise frequency, intensity, time and type, before and during pregnancy. RESULTS Chi-square analysis revealed significantly less (χ(2)=31.66, p<0.05) women participated in exercise during pregnancy (61%) compared to before pregnancy (87%). During pregnancy, respondents exercised at a significantly lower frequency (χ(2)=111.63, p<0.05), intensity (χ(2)=67.41, p<0.05), shorter time/duration (χ(2)=114.33, p<0.05), and significantly less (χ(2)=8.55, p<0.05) women (8%) are meeting 'exercise during pregnancy' guidelines compared to women before pregnancy (49%) meeting physical activity guidelines. CONCLUSIONS Exercise during pregnancy decreases to levels significantly lower than what is currently recommended. Public health initiatives that promote exercise among Australian pregnant women should aim to increase frequency, intensity, time and type of exercise to be undertaken during pregnancy.
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- Melanie Hayman
- School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Australia.
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- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Australia
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Guo L, Liu J, Ye R, Liu J, Zhuang Z, Ren A. Gestational Weight Gain and Overweight in Children Aged 3-6 Years. J Epidemiol 2015; 25:536-43. [PMID: 26119288 PMCID: PMC4517992 DOI: 10.2188/jea.je20140149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Objective To determine whether gestational weight gain (GWG) was associated with increased odds of childhood overweight after accounting for pre-pregnancy BMI. Methods In a prospective cohort study based on a premarital and perinatal health care system in China, data of 100 612 mother-child pairs were obtained. The main exposure was GWG as both a continuous and categorical variable. The outcome measure was overweight, defined by age- and sex-specific cutoff values for body mass index (BMI) in children aged 3–6 years. Results A 1-kg increase in maternal GWG was associated with an increase of 0.009 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.007–0.010, P < 0.001) in children’s mean BMI; in the subgroup of pre-pregnancy overweight/obese mothers, the increase in children’s BMI was 0.028 (95% CI, 0.017–0.039, P < 0.001). Excessive GWG played an important role in childhood overweight when adequate GWG was used as the reference, with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.21 (95% CI, 1.12–1.29). The risk was highest (OR 2.22; 95% CI, 1.79–2.76) in the children of mothers who were overweight/obese before pregnancy and gained excessive weight during pregnancy. Conclusions Greater maternal GWG was associated with greater offspring BMI, and the risk of overweight was doubled in children whose mothers were overweight/obese before pregnancy and gained excessive weight during pregnancy. As a result, maintenance of appropriate weight gain during pregnancy and prophylaxis of maternal overweight/obesity before pregnancy should be a strategy for preventing childhood overweight/obesity.
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- Lianhong Guo
- Department of Health Toxicology, School of Public Health, Central South University
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