Effects of a lifestyle intervention in routine care on prenatal physical activity - findings from the cluster-randomised GeliS trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy and obstetric complications. The "healthy living in pregnancy" (GeliS) study was performed in a routine care setting with the aim of limiting excessive GWG. The purpose of this secondary analysis is to evaluate the effect of the intervention on physical activity (PA) behaviour and to assess the impact of PA intensities on GWG.

Methods

The cluster-randomised, multicentre GeliS trial was performed in a routine care setting alongside scheduled prenatal visits. Pregnant women with a pre-pregnancy BMI between 18.5 and 40.0 kg/m² were either assigned to the control group receiving usual care or to the intervention group. Participants in the intervention group attended th

SUBMITTER: Hoffmann J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6849250 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature