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Certified Nurse-Midwives' Experiences with Gestational Weight Management
Christine Stuart1, Emily Merrill1, Barbara Cherry1
1Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock TX.
Nursing for Women'S Health
|February 24, 2016
Summary
Excessive gestational weight gain can lead to childhood obesity and maternal health issues. This study reviewed strategies used by nurse-midwives to manage weight gain during pregnancy, identifying key barriers and solutions.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is linked to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including childhood obesity and maternal obesity.
- Effective management of GWG is crucial for preventing long-term health complications for both mother and child.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature and explore techniques used by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) for optimal GWG management.
- To identify barriers encountered by CNMs in helping women achieve optimal GWG.
- To inform strategies for preventing adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on GWG management strategies.
- Explorative, descriptive study involving a subset of certified nurse-midwives.
- Identification of techniques, strategies, and barriers related to GWG.
Main Results:
- CNMs employ various techniques to guide women toward optimal GWG.
- Specific barriers hinder the successful implementation of GWG management strategies.
- Understanding these barriers is key to improving GWG outcomes.
Conclusions:
- More effective management approaches for GWG can potentially prevent adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
- Interventions targeting identified barriers may improve GWG management.
- Optimizing GWG is a critical component of prenatal care for long-term health.
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