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September 5, 2025BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthOpen Access

I know i’m not meant to ‘diet’ but is it ok to lose a few pounds while pregnant?: a qualitative analysis of Mumsnet discussion forum posts to understand women’s experiences of and views on weight and weight management while living with excess weight during and after pregnancy

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MFMackenzie FongEKErin KellySGSarah J. Gregory

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals mixed experiences in weight management during pregnancy, suggesting improvements needed in maternity healthcare.

Key Points

  • Women with excess weight during pregnancy often struggle to manage their weight, and many lookout for online support.
  • 113 posts analyzed from Mumsnet revealed limited awareness of gestational weight gain recommendations among users.
  • Reflexive thematic analysis highlighted conflicting messages regarding weight loss during pregnancy and interactions with maternity healthcare professionals.
  • The findings suggest a need for improved communication and support from maternity care professionals regarding weight management.

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Fong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3d622b87ece8dc956568https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08035-8
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