Prepare randomized clinical trial: Acceptability, engagement, and lifestyle effects of a weight loss intervention beginning in pre-pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthier lifestyles in early pregnancy are associated with lower rates of pregnancy complications, childhood adiposity, and maternal and child cardiovascular risks. However, it is not known whether lifestyle coaching initiated prior to pregnancy can affect behavior and attitudes during pregnancy.

Methods

Three hundred and twenty six women planning pregnancy within 2 years with BMI ≥27 kg/m² were randomized to a behavioral weight loss intervention or to usual care. Analyses reported here examined the intervention's impact on mid-pregnancy diet quality and activity levels; program acceptability; and effects of pregnancy on intervention engagement.

Results

One hundred and sixty eight participants experienced pregnancy during the study (intervention

SUBMITTER: LeBlanc ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535669 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature