A Lifestyle Intervention During Pregnancy and Its Effects on Child Weight 2.5 Years Later.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to evaluate if overweight and obesity in the offspring is reduced by a low-intensity antenatal primary care intervention with focus on diet and physical activity for pregnant women with obesity, comparing children to mothers receiving the intervention with children to mothers who did not.

Methods

This study is a follow-up of children 2.5 years of age after their mothers' participation in a non-randomised controlled intervention intending to limit gestational weight gain. All study participants received standard antenatal care. The intervention group received lifestyle support via motivational talks with midwife and support from dietician. Data on child weight were collected by medical records, letter and phone.

Results

There was no signif

SUBMITTER: Haby K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9374787 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature