Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is associated with complications during delivery primarily due to macrosomia (large babies) but also with high levels of weight retention post pregnancy and thereby increased risk of future weight related health problems. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention consisting of; recurrent Motivational Interviewing (MI), prescription of physical activity and extended information on recommended weight gain during pregnancy in regards to preventing excessive gestational weight gain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
430
Motivational program including individualized counseling on diet and physical activity
Modrahalsovarden Orebro lan
Örebro, Sweden
RECRUITINGThe number of women with a weight gain during pregnancy within IOM´s recommendation is compared between study groups.
Time frame: 9 months
Weight retention(kg) up until one year after delivery is compared between study groups.
Time frame: one year after delivery
Number of fetal and maternal complications in pregnancy is compared between study groups
Time frame: 9 months
Number of fetal and maternal complications during delivery is compared between study groups
Time frame: during delivery
Child birth weight and weight development of the child up to one year of age is compared between study groups.
Time frame: one year
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