A scoping review of the experiences of elite female athletes concerning pregnancy and motherhood

• Published in: Sport in society Vol. 27; no. 8; pp. 1221 - 1253
• Main Authors: McGregor, Brooke, McGrath, Richard, Young, Janette, Nottle, Carmel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 02.08.2024; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Athletes; Biomedicine; Careers; Child care; elite athletes; elite sport; Elites; experiences; Female athletes; Females; Literature reviews; Motherhood; Mothers; Pregnancy; Qualitative research; Sports

More women are successfully combining their elite athletic careers with motherhood, however for many, pregnancy and motherhood are often one of the main reasons they end their sporting careers. While there has been some focus in recent years regarding this topic, there are limited reviews of the lit...