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Factors Related to New Mothers' Readiness to Manage Weight
Objective:
To examine new mothers' readiness for weight management and
relationships to weight and lactation. Methods: Survey of
86 women at 4 to 5 months postpartum. materials were provided by
the office receptionist and supported by the family physician. Results:
Women who were trying to lose weight, trying to prevent gain, or
planning future weight-loss efforts held more favorable views (pros)
of losing weight and were heavier. Women who bottle-fed were more
likely to be trying to lose weight and were heavier than women who
breast- fed, but did not differ on plans for future weight-loss.
Conclusion: Weight, pros of weight loss, and lactation are
salient to mothers' readiness for weight management. |