Diet and lifestyle interventions in postpartum women in China: study design and rationale of a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

"Doing the month", or "sitting month", is a traditional practice for postpartum women in China and other Asian countries, which includes some taboos against well-accepted healthy diet and lifestyles in general population. Previous studies have shown this practice may be associated with higher prevalence of postpartum problems. The current multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate outcomes of diet and lifestyle interventions in Chinese postpartum women.

Methods/design

The current multicenter RCT will be conducted in three representative areas in China, Shandong province, Hubei province and Guangdong province, which locate in northern, central and southern parts of China, respectively. Women who attend routine pregnancy diagnosis in hospitals or

SUBMITTER: Bao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2837853 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature