Relation between Eating behavior, Body image perceptions, Sleep quality and Peripartum depression during Pregnancy

This study aims to explore the relationship between eating behavior, body image perceptions, sleep quality and peripartum depression among pregnant women. Pregnant participants would be assessed during third trimester using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale (EPDS), Three factor eating questionnaire R-18, Body Shape Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). To provide insights that could inform interventions aimed at managing mental health through lifestyle modifications after pregnancy. The findings may contribute to the existing literature on maternal health, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and sleep during pregnancy.