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Policy brief: addressing weight stigma in maternity care

Penelope Sheehan, Helen Skouteris, Bec Jenkinson, Taniya Nagpal, Sarah Darlison

Eliminating weight stigma in maternity care may improve women's pregnancy outcomes and long term maternal and child health. This policy brief outlines evidence-based recommendations for addressing weight stigma in maternity care. Recommendations cover improvements to maternity care settings and healthcare professional attitudes and behaviours.

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