Preferences for postpartum lifestyle counseling among women sharing an increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk: a focus group study.
OBJECTIVE
To describe women's preferences for postpartum lifestyle counseling after a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and/or gestational diabetes.


METHODS
Thirty-six women who had experienced these pregnancy complications participated in six focus group interviews.


RESULTS
All women expressed a need for participation in postpartum lifestyle counseling. They preferred participation to be tailored to individual preferences. A combination of face-to-face counseling supported by computer-tailored lifestyle advice appealed to them.


CONCLUSIONS
Postpartum lifestyle counseling aimed at these women should be tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Hoedjes
Meeke
M
Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. m.hoedjes@erasmusmc.nl
Berks
Durk
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Vogel
Ineke
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Duvekot
Johannes J
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Oenema
Anke
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Franx
Arie
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Steegers
Eric A P
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Raat
Hein
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D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular