The Association between Weight-related Variables and Postpartum Depressive Symptoms.

Postpartum depressive symptoms (PPDS) are common, and weight-related variables may be risk factors. In this study, we examined associations between weight-related variables and PPDS in postpartum women. Participants who gave birth within the past 12 months completed an online survey assessing various weight-related variables and PPDS.

Location, Location, Location: Accelerometer Placement Affects Steps-Based Physical Activity Outcomes During Pregnancy and Postpartum.

As pregnancy progresses, physical changes may affect physical activity (PA) measurement validity. n = 11 pregnant women (30.1 ± 3.

Preparing for postpartum: health care provider discussions and predictors of patient satisfaction.

Women's health care providers are trusted sources of patient education during pregnancy and postpartum; however, little is known about discussion prevalence or patient satisfaction. The purposes of this study were to describe patient-provider discussion prevalence and identify demographic and pregnancy-related factors associated with discussion occurrence and satisfaction. An electronic survey was completed by 319 postpartum women who received prenatal care for a singleton pregnancy within the last 12 months in the United States.

Pre-pregnancy body dissatisfaction and weight-related outcomes and behaviors during pregnancy.

To examine relationships among pre-pregnancy body dissatisfaction (BD) and gestational weight gain (GWG), and related attitudes/behaviors. Pre-pregnancy BD was self-reported in early pregnancy. Weight-related attitudes/behaviors were self-reported and physical activity was objectively measured during pregnancy.

Association of provider advice and gestational weight gain in twin pregnancies: a cross-sectional electronic survey.

Background: Little is known about patient-provider communication on gestational weight gain among women pregnant with twins, a growing population at high risk for adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. We examined if women's report of provider advice on gestational weight gain was consistent with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) weight gain guidelines for twin pregnancies, and the association of provider advice on weight gain with women's weight gain during their twin pregnancy.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 276 women who delivered twins and received prenatal care in the United States.

Longitudinal changes in walking cadence across pregnancy and postpartum.

Background: Physical activity during pregnancy has many health benefits yet few pregnant women meet US guidelines for physical activity. Traditionally, physical activity has been measured as time spent in moderate and/or vigorous intensity activity, but quantifying intensity is challenging. There is increasing interest in measuring both daily steps and stepping rate, or cadence, as an indicator of physical activity overall and intensity of that activity.

Associations between prenatal diet quality and gestational weight gain.

Background: Improving prenatal diet quality may promote appropriate gestational weight gain (GWG).

Aim: To examine relationships between dietary quality in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and GWG.

Methods: Participants' ( = 41) dietary intake was assessed at 14-20 and 35 weeks gestation via the Automated Self-Administered 24-h recall (ASA-24).

Examining the Impact of Body Satisfaction and Physical Activity Change on Postpartum Depressive Symptoms.

Background: Relationships among moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), body satisfaction, and postpartum depressive symptoms are not well understood. The purpose of this study is to examine the (1) impact of postpartum body satisfaction and changes in MVPA on postpartum depressive symptoms and (2) moderating effect of changes in MVPA over time on the relationship between postpartum body satisfaction and depressive symptoms.

Methods: Participants (N = 269) self-reported body satisfaction, MVPA (prepregnancy through postpartum), and postpartum depressive symptoms.

Provider advice on physical activity and nutrition in twin pregnancies: a cross-sectional electronic survey.

Background: Health care providers should counsel pregnant patients on physical activity and nutrition to improve pregnancy outcomes. However, little is known about provider advice on these lifestyle behaviors among women pregnant with twins, a growing population at high risk for pregnancy complications. We examined the prevalence and content of provider advice on physical activity and nutrition among women pregnant with twins.

The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Behavioral Intervention to Promote Appropriate Gestational Weight Gain.

Introduction: Nearly half of all women gain above gestational weight gain (GWG) recommendations. This study assessed the feasibility and efficacy of a pilot behavioral intervention on GWG and physical activity behaviors.

Methods: Women (n = 45) 14-20 weeks gestation enrolled in a behavioral intervention.

Walking for health during pregnancy: A literature review and considerations for future research.

Walking is the most commonly chosen type of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy and provides several health benefits to both mother and child. National initiatives have promoted the importance of walking in general, but little emphasis is directed toward pregnant women, the majority of whom are insufficiently active. Pregnant women face a variety of dynamic barriers to a physically active lifestyle, some of which are more commonly experienced during specific times throughout the pregnancy experience.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Physical Fitness in Volunteer Firefighters.

Forty-seven percent of volunteer firefighter line of duty deaths are caused by cardiovascular events. Aggressive cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor reduction and improved physical fitness could reduce CVD mortality within this population. We assessed CVD risk factors and physical fitness in a large cohort of volunteer firefighters to help establish a health and fitness profile of this population, which may serve as evidence for the need to initiate programs aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality caused by CVD in the volunteer fire service.

Barriers to resistance training among college-aged women.

Objective: To examine resistance training (RT) barriers among college-aged women.

Participants: Female college students (n = 223) from a Midwestern university.

Methods: Data were collected in September 2014.

Physical Activity Device Reliability and Validity during Pregnancy and Postpartum.

Unlabelled: Current physical activity (PA) recommendations for women experiencing a normal pregnancy reflect recent research showing numerous health benefits for mother and offspring. However, few studies have evaluated PA devices' reliability and validity during pregnancy, because anatomical and physiological changes throughout gestation could affect an instrument's accuracy.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the reliability and validity of PA devices worn on the hip, ankle, and triceps during pregnancy and postpartum.

Effects of a Self-Directed Nutrition Intervention Among Adults With Chronic Health Conditions.

Chronic diseases are common among adults. A healthy diet may be beneficial for managing the consequences of such conditions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a self-directed nutrition program on dietary behaviors among adults with chronic health conditions.

Effects of a Group-Based Behavioral Intervention on Dietary Behaviors in Older Adults.

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a 12-week, behavioral nutrition intervention on dietary behaviors.

Method: Inactive older adults ( N = 50) were randomized to a 12-week, behavioral nutrition or physical activity intervention, delivered in a group-based format. Questionnaires assessed fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption, and fat- and fiber-related behaviors at baseline and postintervention.

Examining the energy cost and intensity level of prenatal yoga.

Context: A popular form of pregnancy physical activity (PA) is prenatal yoga. However, little is known about the intensity and energy cost of this practice.

Aims: To examine the energy cost and intensity level of prenatal yoga.

Associations Among Leisure-Time Physical Activity, Gestational Weight Gain, and Postpartum Weight Retention With Varying Estimates of Prepregnancy Weight.

Prospective studies examining postpartum weight retention (PPWR) in relation to the appropriateness of gestational weight gain (GWG) and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) during pregnancy and postpartum are lacking. While utilizing varying estimates of prepregnancy weight, we sought to prospectively examine associations among the aforementioned variables. Our sample consisted of a subset of women from the Archive for Research on Child Health Study (n = 68).

Body Size Perceptions among Overweight and Obese African American Women.

Objective: Understanding body size perceptions and discrepancies among African American women may have implications for effective weight-loss interventions. The purpose of this study is to examine body size perceptions of economically disadvantaged, overweight and obese African American women.

Design: Cross-sectional using baseline data from a randomized controlled trial.

The Influence of Risk Perceptions and Efficacy Beliefs on Leisure-Time Physical Activity During Pregnancy.

Background: Pregnancy risk perceptions and physical activity efficacy beliefs may facilitate or impede pregnancy leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). We examined the separate and joint influence of these variables on LTPA behavior among pregnant women.

Methods: Pregnant women (n = 302) completed a survey containing questions on LTPA efficacy beliefs and behavior, as well as pregnancy risk perceptions with respect to the health of the unborn baby.

Perceptions of body weight and nutritional practices among male and female National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II athletes.

Objective: This study investigated body weight and nutritional behavior perceptions among Division II collegiate athletes.

Participants: The sample was composed of 155 collegiate athletes who responded to a survey.

Methods: Data were self-reported by athletes via questionnaire.

Physical activity during pregnancy and offspring characteristics at 8-10 years.

Aim: We evaluated relationships between mothers' physical activity (PA) during pregnancy and child blood pressure, aerobic fitness, and birth weight.

Methods: Anthropometrics, systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressures, and aerobic fitness were measured on 20 mother/child pairs, 8-10 years postpartum. Pregnancy PA (kJ/kg.

Associations among gestational weight gain, physical activity, and pre-pregnancy body size with varying estimates of pre-pregnancy weight.

Objectives: the purpose of this study was to examine associations among gestational weight gain (GWG) and pregnancy leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), within pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) categories, while utilising two different estimates of pre-pregnancy weight.

Design: a cohort study. Data were collected via questionnaire and abstraction from birth certificate as a part of a larger study.