University of Massachusetts Medical School Faculty Publications
Title
Exploring the need for interventions to manage weight and stress during interconception
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Quantitative Health Sciences
Publication Date
2017-02-01
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications | Maternal and Child Health | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Women's Health
Abstract
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.
Keywords
UMCCTS funding, Interconception, Maternal weight gain, Obesity, Pregnancy, Stress, Women’s health
DOI of Published Version
10.1007/s10865-016-9813-z
Source
J Behav Med. 2017 Feb;40(1):145-158. Epub 2016 Nov 17. Link to article on publisher's site
Related Resources
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of behavioral medicine
PubMed ID
27858206
Repository Citation
Huberty J, Leiferman JA, Kruper AR, Jacobson LT, Waring ME, Matthews JL, Wischenka DM, Braxter B, Kornfield SL. (2017). Exploring the need for interventions to manage weight and stress during interconception. University of Massachusetts Medical School Faculty Publications. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-016-9813-z. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/faculty_pubs/1310