a wide range of weight change was seen
from a gain of 26 kg to a loss of 20 kg. 53.5% of participants were
heavier at six months post partum compared to their pre-pregnant
weight, 11.7% the same weight and 34.8% had lost weight.
A significant association between pre-pregnant weight and weight
gain was found (Pearson's r¼.227, p¼.005). Mothers who had a
lower weight before pregnancy were significantly heavier after
pregnancy.