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Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 20, No. 1, 30-44 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/019394599802000103

Weight-Related Distress in the Early Months After Childbirth

Lorraine O. Walker

School of Nursing, University of Texas, Austin, TX.

The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of weight-related distress reported by new mothers and to explore associations of anthropometric and psychosocial variables withfeelings about weight. New mothers' (N = 227) written descriptions offeelings about their weight were categorized using content analysis. More than 40% were somewhat satisfied with their weight, another 40% were mildly dissatisfied, and 8% experienced weight-related distress. Higher prepregnancy body mass index, larger gestational weight gain, higher current postpartum body mass index, less healthy lifestyle, and greater body image dissatisfaction were associated significantly with more dissatisfied/distressed feelings about weight. Results support the need for greater attention to the psychosocial significance of weight after childbirth.


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