This is public health guideline “Weight management before, during and after pregnancy” on dietary and physical activity interventions for weight management before, during and after pregnancy. It is particularly aimed at general physicians, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors, dietitians, community pharmacists and all those working in antenatal and postnatal services and children's centres.
It may also be of interest to women before, during and after pregnancy and their partners and families, and other members of the public. Weight management: a definition in this guideline the term 'weight management' includes: Assessing and monitoring body weight Preventing someone from becoming overweight (body mass index [BMI] 25–29.9 kg/m²) or obese (BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m²) Helping someone to achieve and maintain a healthy weight before, during and after pregnancy by eating…
