Body Image June 2011 PMID 21561821

Body satisfaction during pregnancy.

Katie A Loth, Katherine W Bauer, Melanie Wall, Jerica Berge, Dianne Neumark-Sztainer

Mentions

34
Peak: 9 in Feb 2022
across 3 sources since Jul 2019

Extended reach

97,069
potential audience

Total likes

31

Video views

3

Mentions per month

Jul 2019 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter32 posts
  • Bluesky1 posts
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions widely praise the research, highlighting its potential benefits, such as improving mental health and relationship quality. The tone varies from curiosity in posts inviting participation—’Are you pregnant and interested in taking part?’—to more analytical tones noting connections between body satisfaction and lower depression. Words like 'interesting' and references to ‘long-term impacts’ signal genuine curiosity and perceived significance, though some posts focus more on the social and community involvement aspects rather than deep engagement with the findings themselves.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance and relevance of the research, with many recognizing positive outcomes associated with body satisfaction during pregnancy.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high interest, mentioning participation in studies, upcoming talks about the long-term impacts, and the significance of the topic for maternal health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference ongoing research or invite others to get involved, showing active engagement beyond passive acknowledgment.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research might influence future healthcare practices and personal perceptions regarding body image during pregnancy, although some posts frame it as preliminary or ongoing work.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared body satisfaction between pregnant and nonpregnant women, finding that pregnant women generally felt more satisfied with their bodies than nonpregnant women.
  • Pregnant women showed a significant increase in body satisfaction from before pregnancy to during pregnancy, even though they gained weight.
  • These findings suggest that pregnancy might positively influence how women feel about their bodies, which is important for healthcare professionals to consider when giving weight-related advice during pregnancy.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
York Psychology ECR
@YorkPsych_ECR · X

Social Secretary - @Lydia_Munns Meet Lydia, one of our social secretaries and 2nd year PhD student. Her research is looking at the long term effects of body satisfaction during pregnancy on postnatal outcomes. https://t.co/YgdmSeeDre

Oct 11, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 123 followers View post →
Perinatal Mind and Body Lab York
@MindBodyYork · X

Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body satisfaction during pregnancy on mother and infant outcomes. For more info and to take part, click here: https://t.co/4RLQ1QIZWS https://t.co/MK7qDI5pO6

Feb 15, 2022 · 10 likes · 8 shares · 129 followers View post →
Dr Alex Pike
@Alexandra_Pike · X

Next up is @Lydia_Munns (also from @YorkPsychology) on the long-term impact of body satisfaction during pregnancy on maternal/infant outcomes. https://t.co/plGKPpHXuk

Sep 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,459 followers View post →
Perinatal Mind and Body Lab York
@MindBodyYork · X

Dec 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 6 shares · 129 followers View post →
Warwick Research with Kids Group
@WaRKs_Group · X

Some interesting new research that looks at body satisfaction during pregnancy. More positive body satisfaction during pregnancy was related to better relationship quality, lower depression and anxiety, and higher levels of interoception: https://t.co/vThqQkalTF https://t.co/WnbFbuKA1E

Jul 18, 2019 · 1 like · 358 followers View post →
Perinatal Mind and Body Lab York
@MindBodyYork · X

Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in perinatal research?

Mar 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 129 followers View post →

All mentions

Catherine Preston
@CEJpreston · X

RT @Alexandra_Pike: Next up is @Lydia_Munns (also from @YorkPsychology) on the long-term impact of body satisfaction during pregnancy on ma…

Sep 11, 2023 · 1 share · 518 followers View post →
Dr Alex Pike
@Alexandra_Pike · X

Next up is @Lydia_Munns (also from @YorkPsychology) on the long-term impact of body satisfaction during pregnancy on maternal/infant outcomes. https://t.co/plGKPpHXuk

Sep 11, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,459 followers View post →
Alex Pike
@alexandrapike.bsky.social · Bluesky

Next up is Lydia Munns on the long-term impact of body satisfaction during pregnancy on maternal/infant outcomes.

Sep 11, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
York Psychology
@YorkPsychology · X

RT @MindBodyYork:

Dec 7, 2022 · 6 shares · 3,756 followers View post →
Anna Ciaunica @annaciaunica.bsky.social
@AnnaCiaunica · X

RT @MindBodyYork:

Dec 6, 2022 · 6 shares · 13,810 followers View post →
York Psychology ECR
@YorkPsych_ECR · X

RT @MindBodyYork:

Dec 6, 2022 · 6 shares · 123 followers View post →
Laura Crucianelli
@lauracrucianel1 · X

RT @MindBodyYork:

Dec 6, 2022 · 6 shares · 3,280 followers View post →
Catherine Preston
@CEJpreston · X

RT @MindBodyYork:

Dec 6, 2022 · 6 shares · 518 followers View post →
Lydia
@Lydia_Munns · X

RT @MindBodyYork:

Dec 6, 2022 · 6 shares · 202 followers View post →
Perinatal Mind and Body Lab York
@MindBodyYork · X

Dec 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 6 shares · 129 followers View post →
Lydia
@Lydia_Munns · X

RT @YorkPsych_ECR: Social Secretary - @Lydia_Munns Meet Lydia, one of our social secretaries and 2nd year PhD student. Her research is lo…

Oct 12, 2022 · 2 shares · 202 followers View post →
Perinatal Mind and Body Lab York
@MindBodyYork · X

RT @YorkPsych_ECR: Social Secretary - @Lydia_Munns Meet Lydia, one of our social secretaries and 2nd year PhD student. Her research is lo…

Oct 11, 2022 · 2 shares · 129 followers View post →
York Psychology ECR
@YorkPsych_ECR · X

Social Secretary - @Lydia_Munns Meet Lydia, one of our social secretaries and 2nd year PhD student. Her research is looking at the long term effects of body satisfaction during pregnancy on postnatal outcomes. https://t.co/YgdmSeeDre

Oct 11, 2022 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 123 followers View post →
Lydia
@Lydia_Munns · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in perinatal research?

Apr 19, 2022 · 1 share · 202 followers View post →
Perinatal Mind and Body Lab York
@MindBodyYork · X

Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in perinatal research?

Mar 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 129 followers View post →
Nicola Spark
@SparkNicola · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body…

Feb 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 26 followers View post →
Kirralise Hansford
@KirraliseH · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body…

Feb 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 320 followers View post →
Anna Ciaunica @annaciaunica.bsky.social
@AnnaCiaunica · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body…

Feb 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 13,810 followers View post →
Micah G. Allen
@micahgallen · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body…

Feb 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 23,151 followers View post →
Dominika Radziun
@nikaradziun · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body…

Feb 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 1,871 followers View post →
ASSC
@theASSC · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body…

Feb 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 7,325 followers View post →
Catherine Preston
@CEJpreston · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body…

Feb 16, 2022 · 8 shares · 518 followers View post →
Lydia
@Lydia_Munns · X

RT @MindBodyYork: Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body…

Feb 15, 2022 · 8 shares · 202 followers View post →
Perinatal Mind and Body Lab York
@MindBodyYork · X

Are you pregnant and interested in taking part in psychological research? We are looking at the long-term impacts of body satisfaction during pregnancy on mother and infant outcomes. For more info and to take part, click here: https://t.co/4RLQ1QIZWS https://t.co/MK7qDI5pO6

Feb 15, 2022 · 10 likes · 8 shares · 129 followers View post →
Rachael Lickley
@_rachaellickley · X

RT @rosie_drysdale: Just released our new study for mothers with babies between 6-18 months old! We will examine mothers' subjective intero…

May 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 225 followers View post →
Dr Lou Thomas (she/they)
@ljthomas1991 · X

RT @rosie_drysdale: Just released our new study for mothers with babies between 6-18 months old! We will examine mothers' subjective intero…

May 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 615 followers View post →
Marie Martel (@mariefmartel.bsky.social)
@Martel_MF · X

RT @rosie_drysdale: Just released our new study for mothers with babies between 6-18 months old! We will examine mothers' subjective intero…

May 12, 2020 · 8 shares · 773 followers View post →
Manos Tsakiris
@manos_tsakiris · X

RT @rosie_drysdale: Just released our new study for mothers with babies between 6-18 months old! We will examine mothers' subjective intero…

May 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 6,162 followers View post →
Dr Lisa Quadt
@LisaQuadt · X

RT @rosie_drysdale: Just released our new study for mothers with babies between 6-18 months old! We will examine mothers' subjective intero…

May 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 1,244 followers View post →
Jessica Amy March
@Jess_Amy_March · X

RT @rosie_drysdale: Just released our new study for mothers with babies between 6-18 months old! We will examine mothers' subjective intero…

May 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 274 followers View post →
Michaela Viragova
@MichaelaVirag3 · X

RT @rosie_drysdale: Just released our new study for mothers with babies between 6-18 months old! We will examine mothers' subjective intero…

May 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 295 followers View post →
Anna Ciaunica @annaciaunica.bsky.social
@AnnaCiaunica · X

RT @rosie_drysdale: Just released our new study for mothers with babies between 6-18 months old! We will examine mothers' subjective intero…

May 5, 2020 · 8 shares · 13,810 followers View post →
Warwick Research with Kids Group
@WaRKs_Group · X

Some interesting new research that looks at body satisfaction during pregnancy. More positive body satisfaction during pregnancy was related to better relationship quality, lower depression and anxiety, and higher levels of interoception: https://t.co/vThqQkalTF https://t.co/WnbFbuKA1E

Jul 18, 2019 · 1 like · 358 followers View post →