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Being overweight or obese during pregnancy: a qualitative study.
Pınar Serçekuş1, Gözde Gökçe Isbir2, Gülcan Bakan1
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Pamukkale University, Pamukkale, Turkey.
Summary
Overweight and obese pregnant women face significant physical and psychological challenges. They often experience inadequate social support, impacting their well-being during this critical period.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal Health
- Public Health Nutrition
Background:
- Pregnancy involves significant physiological changes, which can be compounded by pre-existing overweight or obesity.
- Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risks during pregnancy, necessitating specific care and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of pregnant women with overweight or obesity.
- To identify the specific difficulties, coping mechanisms, and expectations of this population during pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was employed.
- Data were collected from fourteen pregnant women with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher.
Main Results:
- Women experienced physical difficulties and negative impacts on daily life, including stigmatization and uncertainty about nutrition.
- Coping involved denial or normalization of weight, with social support being crucial but often insufficient.
- Participants desired tolerant treatment and expressed emotional distress.
Conclusions:
- Overweight and obese pregnant women navigate numerous physical and psychological challenges.
- There is a critical need for enhanced social and emotional support for these women throughout their pregnancy.
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