Authors: Alberga AS, Incollingo Rodriguez AC, Nagpal TS
In this commentary, we discuss how the practice of measuring gestational weight gain may perpetuate weight stigma and resultant discrimination if not thoughtfully assessed. We offer suggestions to reduce the likelihood of weight stigma and discrimination in perinatal care settings.
Keywords: Body weight; Pregnancy; Psychosocial health; Weighing; Weight bias; Weight discrimination; Weight stigma;
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40652172/
DOI: 10.1186/s12884-025-07898-1