Table 1 Proportion of women reporting each reason (N = 92,539)
Reasons to limit gestational weight gain | n (%) |
|---|---|
To have a smooth delivery | 67,303 (72.7) |
To deliver a healthy baby | 63,798 (68.9) |
To quickly restore body shape | 43,191 (46.7) |
To avoid stretch marks | 14,255 (15.4) |
To avoid lifestyle diseases later in life | 27,081 (29.3) |
To follow advice from health care providers | 26,451 (28.6) |
To follow advice from family and friends | 7819 (8.5) |
No particular reason | 619 (0.7) |
Other reasons | 4643 (5.0) |