Exploring the need for interventions to manage weight and stress during interconception
Authors
Huberty, JenniferLeiferman, Jenn A.
Kruper, Abbey R.
Jacobson, Lisette T.
Waring, Molly E.
Matthews, Jeni L.
Wischenka, Danielle M.
Braxter, Betty
Kornfield, Sara L.
UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Quantitative Health SciencesDocument Type
Journal ArticlePublication Date
2017-02-01Keywords
UMCCTS fundingInterconception
Maternal weight gain
Obesity
Pregnancy
Stress
Women’s health
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
Maternal and Child Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Women's Health
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Interventions to manage weight and stress during the interconception period (i.e., time immediately following childbirth to subsequent pregnancy) are needed to promote optimal maternal and infant health outcomes. To address this gap, we summarize the current state of knowledge, critically evaluate the research focused on weight and stress management during the interconception period, and provide future recommendations for research in this area. Evidence supports the importance of weight and stress management during the reproductive years and the impact of weight on maternal and child health outcomes. However, evidence-based treatment models that address postpartum weight loss and manage maternal stress during the interconception period are lacking. This problem is further compounded by inconsistent definitions and measurements of stress. Recommendations for future research include interventions that address weight and stress tailored for women in the interconception period, interventions that address healthcare providers' understanding of the significance of weight and stress management during interconception, and long-term follow-up studies that focus on the public health implications of weight and stress management during interconception. Addressing obesity and stress during the interconception period via a reproductive lens will be a starting point for women and their families to live long and healthy lives.Source
J Behav Med. 2017 Feb;40(1):145-158. Epub 2016 Nov 17. Link to article on publisher's site
DOI
10.1007/s10865-016-9813-zPermanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/29083PubMed ID
27858206Related Resources
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