Food cravings in pregnancy: Preliminary evidence for a role in excess gestational weight gain

Blau et al. (2018) state that cravings and negative affect (feelings of emotional distress) may trigger overconsumption in pregnant women. There is also evidence that obesity can negatively affect pregnancies, delivery of the baby, and may even cause adverse effects after childbirth. This study explored the role of food craving frequency as a mediator in […]

In this 2019 study, social media was used as a tool to gain insight into the beliefs and practices surrounding weight gain, diet, and exercise during pregnancy among 43 young women. The participants were aged between 16 to 24 and recruited from two Midwest primary care clinics serving low-income communities. Marshall et al. inspected their […]