The biopsychosocial barriers and enablers to being physically active following childbirth: a systematic literature review

Background: Physical activity brings significant health benefits. Childbirth presents many physical, emotional and practical challenges to women and is known to disrupt engagement in regular physical activity. However, the specific barriers and enablers to physical activity in the postpartum period have not yet been systematically identified. Adequate understanding of these issues is crucial before effective interventions can be...