A Study On The Indispensability Of Weight Management For Working Female Athletes During And After The Postpartum Period: A Review

Abstract

In this study, we examined whether weight management is necessary for working female athletes during and after pregnancy. Postpartum obesity, behavioral change, working women and sportspersons were the literature review topics. Pregnancy complications due to obesity, such as infertility, hypertension, gestational diabetes and neural tube defects in the child are associated with higher rates of early miscarriage and congenital defects. A woman's behavior changes during the postpartum period, including depression, stress and anxiety. For working women, maternity leave (over 12 weeks) positively impacts their vitality and mental health. It is common for elite athletes to become pregnant easily due to their healthy lifestyle, they deliver healthy babies, reduce their training during pregnancy, and resume sports usually occurs between 6 weeks to 12 weeks after giving birth. Women who are working, and especially those who are postpartum, must manage their weight during this period.