Effects of the First 1000 Days Program, a systems-change intervention, on obesity risk factors during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

First 1000 Days is a systems-oriented program starting in early pregnancy lasting through the first 24 months of infancy focused on preventing obesity and related risk factors among low income, mother-infant pairs. The program was developed in partnership with stakeholders to create an infrastructure for system-wide change. It includes screening for adverse health behaviors and socio-contextual factors, patient navigation and educational materials to support behavior change and social needs, and individualized health coaching for women at highest risk of obesity and has been shown to reduce excess gestational weight gain for women who were overweight at the start of their pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to examine changes from the first to third trimester for wo

SUBMITTER: Simione M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8549242 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature