Citation
Mehta, Ushma J.; Siega-Riz, Anna Maria; & Herring, Amy H. (2011). Effect of Body Image on Pregnancy Weight Gain. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 15(3), 324-332. PMCID: PMC3665282Abstract
The majority of women gain more weight during pregnancy than what is recommended. Since gestational weight gain is related to short and long-term maternal health outcomes, it is important to identify women at greater risk of not adhering to guidelines. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between body image and gestational weight gain. The Body Image Assessment for Obesity tool was used to measure ideal and current body sizes in 1,192 women participating in the Pregnancy, Infection and Nutrition Study. Descriptive and multivariable techniques were used to assess the effects of ideal body size and discrepancy score (current-ideal body sizes), which reflected the level of body dissatisfaction, on gestational weight gain. Women who preferred to be thinner had increased risk of excessive gain if they started the pregnancy at a BMIURL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10995-010-0578-7Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2011Journal Title
Maternal and Child Health JournalAuthor(s)
Mehta, Ushma J.Siega-Riz, Anna Maria
Herring, Amy H.