3.4. Postnatal Weight Change
3rd-trimester, weight loss
All women in this study had their weight recorded at their booking appointment, and at least one postnatal weight was available for 35 women. The last recorded postnatal weight for 21 women (60%) was lower than their booking weight. When looking at weight change, the median values across all time points showed weight loss compared to both booking (−0.8 to −2.3 kg) and 3rd-trimester weight (−9.0 to −11.6 kg), although the IQRs showed that some women gained weight (