Weight stigma in maternity care: women's experiences and care providers' attitudes

• Main Authors: Mulherin Kate (Author), Miller Yvette D (Author), Barlow Fiona Kate (Author), Diedrichs Phillippa C (Author), Thompson Rachel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Weight stigma is pervasive in Western society and in healthcare settings, and has a negative impact on victims' psychological and physical health. In the context of an increasing focus on the management of overweight and obese w...