Table 3.

Mothers’ use of health practitioners for advice and help for own weight or child weight, diet, or physical activity (N=296).

Mothers’ use of health practitioners	Mothers, n (%)
Any health professional advice since birth	47 (15.9)
Maternal and child health telephone line	12 (4.1)
Mother and baby center (day stay)	6 (2.0)
Mother and baby center (overnight stay)	3 (1.0)
Home visit or outreach nurse	5 (1.7)
General practitioner or family doctor	23 (7.8)
Pediatrician	19 (6.4)
Dietitian	14 (4.7)
Chiropractor, naturopath, or osteopath	12 (4.1)
Other health professional	12 (4.1)