What is it about?
This study explores the relationship between intuitive eating, mother–infant bonding, and weight status in women after childbirth. Using questionnaire-based data from postpartum mothers, the research examines how eating behaviors and emotional bonding are associated with weight outcomes during the postpartum period. The findings provide insights into how behavioral and emotional factors may shape mothers’ experiences after birth.
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Why is it important?
The postpartum period is a sensitive time when women experience physical, emotional, and behavioral changes. Understanding how intuitive eating and mother–infant bonding relate to weight status can help healthcare professionals provide more supportive and individualized care. This knowledge may contribute to healthier postpartum experiences and inform non-restrictive, well-being-focused approaches to maternal health.
Perspectives
This study offers a broader perspective on postpartum health by highlighting the role of intuitive eating and emotional bonding alongside weight status. The findings may encourage healthcare professionals to consider more holistic and compassionate approaches when supporting new mothers. Future research can build on these insights to develop interventions that promote well-being rather than focusing solely on weight outcomes.
Pelin Akın
Cankiri Karatekin Universitesi
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This page is a summary of: Intuitive eating, maternal attachment, and weight status in postpartum women: a cross-sectional study, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, November 2025, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1186/s12884-025-08514-y.
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