Healthy weight in young perinatal women: Exploring beliefs

Jennifer Huberty; Jessica Meendering; Mary Balluff; Sarah Schram; Sara Roberts; Michelle Mason

doi:10.1007/s10995-009-0537-3

Healthy weight in young perinatal women: Exploring beliefs

Jennifer Huberty, Jessica Meendering, Mary Balluff, Sarah Schram, Sara Roberts, Michelle Mason

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Abstract

The purpose of this brief is to explore beliefs about health and body weight in young perinatal women. Thirty-two women were interviewed. Findings point to the importance of young women receiving education related to physical activity, nutrition, and the link between these components and a healthy weight during reproductive years.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	918-921
Number of pages	4
Journal	Maternal and Child Health Journal
Volume	14
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-009-0537-3
State	Published - Nov 1 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Health
Nutrition
Perceptions
Physical activity
Pregnancy
Prenatal
Qualitative

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Epidemiology
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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