Obesity and Pregnancy

An Epidemiological and Intervention Study from a Psychosocial Perspective

• Author(s): Annick Bogaerts,
• Publisher: Maklu
• Pages: 220
• ISBN_10: 9044130501
  ISBN_13: 9789044130508
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Health & Fitness / Pregnancy & Childbirth , Medical / General ,

Description:... In this doctoral thesis, we identify socio-demographic, obstetrical and psychological characteristics of maternal obesity, we find evidence for beneficial outcomes of a lifestyle intervention programme in obese pregnant women, and we find support for longer term perinatal complications with postpartum weight retention between the first and second pregnancy.