Physical activity in pregnancy : overweight and obese

Physical activity in pregnancy: a qualitative study of the beliefs of overweight and obese pregnant women
Zoe Weir, Judith Bush, Stephen C Robson, Catherine McParlin, Judith Rankin, Ruth Bell

ABTRACT
Background Whilst there has been increasing research interest in interventions which promote physical activity during pregnancy few studies have yielded detailed insights into the views and experiences of overweight and obese pregnant women themselves. The qualitative study described in this paper aimed to: (i) explore the views and experiences of overweight and obese pregnant women; and (ii) inform interventions which could promote the adoption of physical activity during pregnancy.