Weight and body image during pregnancy: a qualitative study of the experience of pregnant women, midwives and dietitians
Tailored support for body image during pregnancy is needed to promote maternal and fetal health. Midwives and dietitians are well placed to provide interdisciplinary consultations addressing gestational weight gain and body dissatisfaction. Training in positive body image could enhance their confidence in addressing these issues.
Authors
- Raphaël Hammer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0649-8706)
- C Gerber
- Marielle Schmied
- Isabelle Carrard
Institutions
- HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
- Published
- 2025-12-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2025.2608194
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00