BMC Pregnancy Childbirth August 2020 PMID 32854654

Pregnant and postpartum women's experiences of weight stigma in healthcare.

Angela C Incollingo Rodriguez, Stephanie M Smieszek, Kathryn E Nippert, A Janet Tomiyama

Mentions

17
Peak: 4 in Sep 2020
across 4 sources since Sep 2020

Extended reach

62,088
potential audience

Total likes

9

Video views

99

Mentions per month

Sep 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter7 posts
  • Instagram4 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • News3 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions emphasize the significance of weight stigma in healthcare settings, with posts mentioning high prevalence rates of 1 in 5 women experiencing discrimination. Words like 'judged,' 'shamed,' and 'disrespectful' reflect strong emotional responses and underline the importance of improving care experiences, which contribute to moderate agreement and engagement scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the negative impact of weight stigma on pregnant and postpartum women, showing alignment with the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The topic clearly attracts high interest due to its relevance to healthcare quality and maternal health issues.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts reference specific themes like disrespect and judgment, indicating moderate engagement through sharing insights and implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight that awareness of weight stigma can influence healthcare practices and policies, signifying a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Nearly 20% of pregnant and postpartum women reported experiencing weight stigma in healthcare settings, with higher rates among those with pre-pregnancy obesity.
  • Women commonly felt judged, shamed, or guilty about their weight, and some changed healthcare providers due to the treatment they received.
  • The thematic analysis revealed four key themes: negative attitudes from providers, evaluative comments about weight, disrespectful treatment, and concerns about seeking help, especially with breastfeeding.]

Top posts

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Academy for Eating Disorders
@aedweb · X

New article on Pregnant and postpartum women’s experiences of weight stigma in healthcare Here the link for the full open-access paper: https://t.co/eeTyynHNT5

Sep 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 12,688 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

.@WPI discuss how #weightstigma, such as being treated disrespectfully and receiving unsolicited recommendations to lose weight, is inadvertently undermining quality of care, and health outcomes of pregnant women. Read more here https://t.co/m4DhMpENJn #BMCPregnancyChildbirth https://t.co/5zDIYdxoGL

Oct 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 21,289 followers View post →
UWE Public Health
@PublicHealthUWE · X

ANOTHER great #swph24 presentation from ANOTHER MSc Public Health alumna @MenaAbidakun! Mena's presentation explored obese pregnant and postpartum women's experiences of weight stigma in maternity care settings. Great job, Mena!

Mar 19, 2024 · 2 likes · 1,407 followers View post →
MHTF
@MHTF · X

A new study examines how weight stigma impacts pregnant women’s health care experiences and outcomes. Among the findings, “participants reported feeling judged, shamed, and guilty because of their weight during healthcare visits.” https://t.co/tvsItrKBRn https://t.co/Dc4hYpwubu

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 19,729 followers View post →
Krista Gonzales
@EndoMDLife · X

In this study is 1 study of note for US pregnant and postpartum women showing 1:5 experienced weight stigma which can lead to 1)Precipitate poor patient-provider relationships.2)Precipitate discontinuity of care.3) Delayed cancer screening #weightstigma https://t.co/BG13p7NM6F https://t.co/fWh6UaXiB2

Aug 7, 2023 · 1 like · 286 followers View post →
Gary Holden
@Info4Practice · X

New on https://t.co/8pxKdRDxAR | Pregnant and postpartum women’s experiences of weight stigma in healthcare | https://t.co/g4U5bEBHN7 https://t.co/lDK5CcuHHe

Sep 28, 2020 · 4,696 followers View post →

All mentions

UWE Public Health
@PublicHealthUWE · X

ANOTHER great #swph24 presentation from ANOTHER MSc Public Health alumna @MenaAbidakun! Mena's presentation explored obese pregnant and postpartum women's experiences of weight stigma in maternity care settings. Great job, Mena!

Mar 19, 2024 · 2 likes · 1,407 followers View post →
Krista Gonzales
@EndoMDLife · X

In this study is 1 study of note for US pregnant and postpartum women showing 1:5 experienced weight stigma which can lead to 1)Precipitate poor patient-provider relationships.2)Precipitate discontinuity of care.3) Delayed cancer screening #weightstigma https://t.co/BG13p7NM6F https://t.co/fWh6UaXiB2

Aug 7, 2023 · 1 like · 286 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

.@WPI discuss how #weightstigma, such as being treated disrespectfully and receiving unsolicited recommendations to lose weight, is inadvertently undermining quality of care, and health outcomes of pregnant women. Read more here https://t.co/m4DhMpENJn #BMCPregnancyChildbirth https://t.co/5zDIYdxoGL

Oct 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 21,289 followers View post →
Gary Holden
@Info4Practice · X

New on https://t.co/8pxKdRDxAR | Pregnant and postpartum women’s experiences of weight stigma in healthcare | https://t.co/g4U5bEBHN7 https://t.co/lDK5CcuHHe

Sep 28, 2020 · 4,696 followers View post →
Pub Health Monitor
@monitor_PH · X

RT @MHTF: A new study examines how weight stigma impacts pregnant women’s health care experiences and outcomes. Among the findings, “partic…

Sep 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,816 followers View post →
MHTF
@MHTF · X

A new study examines how weight stigma impacts pregnant women’s health care experiences and outcomes. Among the findings, “participants reported feeling judged, shamed, and guilty because of their weight during healthcare visits.” https://t.co/tvsItrKBRn https://t.co/Dc4hYpwubu

Sep 25, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 19,729 followers View post →
Academy for Eating Disorders
@aedweb · X

New article on Pregnant and postpartum women’s experiences of weight stigma in healthcare Here the link for the full open-access paper: https://t.co/eeTyynHNT5

Sep 2, 2020 · 3 likes · 12,688 followers View post →
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