Societal constructions of weight stigma against preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women from community members' perspectives: a qualitative story completion study

Our study highlights predominant norms and assumptions that drive weight stigma toward PPP women. These insights can inform future research, policy, and health promotion initiatives to identify targeted strategies to address these constructions. Ultimately, such efforts may contribute to creating a society that embraces body diversity and challenges weight stigma, positively impacting the health of PPP women and their children.