Physical Activity and Postpartum Well-Being

Sampselle, Carolyn M.; Seng, Julia S.; Yeo, SeonAe; Killion, Cheryl; Oakley, Deborah

doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.1999.tb01963.x

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“…Only four studies have examined some measure of postpartum exercise or physical activity in relation to postpartum weight retention. 6,7,11,15 Two 6,11 found no relationship and two found that women who engage in physical activity retain less weight at 6 weeks 15 and 1 y postpartum. 7 Studies examining the relationship between food intake in the postpartum period and weight retention are also limited and show mixed results.…”

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Gestational weight gain and postpartum behaviors associated with weight change from early pregnancy to 1 y postpartum

et al. 2003

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OBJECTIVES: (1) To describe the relative importance of gestational weight gain, postpartum exercise, food intake and breastfeeding to weight change from early pregnancy to 1 y postpartum; and (2) to identify subgroups of women at greatest risk for major weight gain surrounding childbearing. Design: A prospective cohort study of women who registered for obstetrical care in a hospital and primary care clinic system serving a 10 county area of upstate New York. Subjects: A total of 540 healthy adult women who gave birth to full-term singleton infants. MEASUREMENTS: Sociodemographic characteristics, exercise, food-related behaviors and breastfeeding were assessed using the medical record and a mailed questionnaire. Body weight was measured at prenatal visits and 1 y postpartum. Weight retained and major weight gain (4.55 kg) at 1 y postpartum were the main outcomes. ANALYSIS: Linear and logistic regression analyses were conducted. RESULTS: Women were on average 1.51 AE 5.95 kg heavier at 1 y postpartum than they were in early pregnancy. Nearly 25% of women experienced a major weight gain of 4.55 kg or more at 1 y postpartum. Gestational weight gain, exercise frequency, change in food intake and breastfeeding were each significantly related to postpartum weight retention. With the exception of breastfeeding, all of these factors were also associated with major weight gain. Women under 20 y or over 40 y at delivery, and single women retained significantly more weight. Lower income women with gestational weight gains above the Institute of Medicine (IOM) range retained 3.73 kg more than lower income women who gained within the range. They were also 4.7 times more likely to experience major weight gain with childbearing. The impact of exceeding the IOM gestational weight gain guidelines was three times greater in lower income women than it was in higher income women. CONCLUSION: Gestational weight gain, postpartum exercise frequency, and food intake are significantly associated with weight change from early pregnancy to 1 y postpartum and major weight gain with childbearing. Lower income women who gain more weight in pregnancy than the IOM recommends are at high risk for major weight gain with childbearing.

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Gestational weight gain and postpartum behaviors associated with weight change from early pregnancy to 1 y postpartum

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“…8 Studies of the benefits of physical activity for postpartum weight loss have yielded inconclusive results. Several studies found that physical activity postpartum aids women in returning to their prepregnancy weight and reducing overall weight retention, [9][10][11][12][13] whereas other studies did not demonstrate such an association. physical activity at 3 months postpartum.…”

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Provider Advice About Weight Loss and Physical Activity in the Postpartum Period

Ferrari

Siega‐Riz²,

Evenson³

et al. 2010

Journal of Women's Health

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Objective: To explore the association between healthcare provider advice about weight loss and physical activity in the postpartum period and weight retention and activity levels in women assessed at 3 months postpartum. Methods: Using data from a prospective cohort study, we explored the association of advice with postpartum weight retention and activity levels in 688 women at 3 months postpartum. Data from home visits included anthropometric measurements and information collected from sociodemographic, health behavior, and psychosocial questionnaires. Weight retention was calculated as weight at 3 months postpartum minus prepregnancy weight; activity levels and advice were based on maternal self-report. Linear regression and Poisson regression were used to explore associations.

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“…Sampselle et al 13 reviewed the benefits of physical movement on the mental prosperity of women on postnatal period. Although they didn't lead a clinical trial, their findings proposed that mothers who were more dynamic reported more fulfillment with parenthood and with their accomplices.…”

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A Structured Physical Activity and Health Care Education Beats Postpartum Depression for Primipara Mothers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trail

Thiruppathi

Prasana

Mastaniah

et al. 2014

International Journal of Physiotherapy

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Physical Activity and Postpartum Well-Being

Cited by 107 publications

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Gestational weight gain and postpartum behaviors associated with weight change from early pregnancy to 1 y postpartum

Gestational weight gain and postpartum behaviors associated with weight change from early pregnancy to 1 y postpartum

Provider Advice About Weight Loss and Physical Activity in the Postpartum Period

A Structured Physical Activity and Health Care Education Beats Postpartum Depression for Primipara Mothers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trail

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