Conclusion
depressive symptoms
The INTER-ACT postpartum lifestyle intervention shows improvement in depressive symptoms and levels of SOC, with differences within pre-pregnancy BMI. Attention to women’s QoL at baseline and pre-pregnancy weight are important key factors for maternal mental health the first year after childbirth. In addition, women in the postpartum period may benefit more from lifestyle interventions if they also include evidence-based psychological approaches, both in terms of addressing mental health as well as addressing the adherence needed to create a long-term effect.