Table 2 Interview questions and example responses by content area: patients
Content area | Question(s) | Example patient responses |
|---|---|---|
Communication about gestational weight gain | What has your doctor told you about gaining weight during pregnancy? | The only thing I’ve heard [about my weight gain] is that it’s been steady. It sounds like that is maybe a good thing, I wasn’t really sure…I’m curious nowadays if they just don’t talk about it as much, or that they are afraid of offending people, or if it’s political correctness, ‘cause I haven’t heard much from them [about weight]. –Pre-pregnancy BMI 25.1, 14.1 kg (31 pounds) gained at 32.5 weeks |
What do you think of your doctor’s advice? | ||
The content of advice: nutrition and physical activity | How has advice from your doctor changed your eating habits? | I am measuring small, and I haven’t gained the most I should gain, so he said that for me it’s fine, go ahead, and encouraging me to make sure I feel free to eat. Because I’m small, I’m guessing they might worry that I don’t eat like I should. I’ve never been criticized for it. He’s never said, ‘oh, you’re not eating enough.’ He just encourages me, ‘Feel free to eat the ice cream, and whatever you want.’ –Pre-pregnancy BMI 18.2, 11.8 kg (26 pounds) gained at 37 weeks |
How has advice from your doctor changed your exercise habits? | ||
Postpartum weight management | What has your doctor told you about losing weight after your baby is born? | She hasn’t said anything. Not that I can remember. –Pre-pregnancy BMI 23.7, 22.7 kg (50 pounds) gained in 37 weeks |
I’ve done a lot of research on my own, but I haven’t heard anything from the doctor. –Pre-pregnancy BMI 25.1, 14.1 kg (31 pounds) gained at 32.5 weeks | ||
Feelings about obstetrician advice | What do you think of your doctor’s advice? | Overall, I'd want to hear a little bit more from [my obstetrician], 'cause I don't know what to ask sometimes. –Pre-pregnancy BMI 23.3, 12.7 kg (28 pounds) gained at 40 weeks |
What would you like to know about pregnancy weight gain and postpartum weight loss from your doctor? | [I hope my obstetrician will] let me know when it's okay to start working out and how much I can do. And a healthy diet program where I can still get the baby everything he needs through the breast milk, and still be healthy myself. –Pre-pregnancy BMI 35.8, 14.1 kg (31 pounds) gained at 35.5 weeks |