Expanding the Family Check-Up in Early Childhood to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Young Children

Weight at 6 Months Postpartum

Weight at 6 months will be assessed by the study using validated Bluetooth devices and following standardized research protocols.

Time frame: 6 months post-partum

Weight Change From First Measured Prenatal Weight to 6 Months Postpartum

First measured prenatal weight will be obtained from the participant's medical record at baseline. Weight at 6 months will be assessed by the study using validated Bluetooth devices and following standardized research protocols. Mean difference scores are reported.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months post-partum

Change in Self-reported Pre-pregnancy Weight to 6 Months Postpartum

Pre-pregnancy weight will be self-reported at the baseline assessment. Weight at 6 months post-partum will be assessed by the study using validated Bluetooth devices and following standardized research protocols. Mean difference scores are reported.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months post-partum

Change in Blood Pressure From Post-delivery to 6 Months.

Blood pressure will be measured by the study at baseline and again at 6-months post-partum using validated Bluetooth devices and following standardized research protocols. Mean difference scores are reported.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months post-partum

Change in Blood Pressure From First Prenatal Visit to 6 Months.

First measured prenatal blood pressure will be obtained from the participant's medical record at baseline. Blood pressure at 6 months post-partum will be assessed by the study using validated Bluetooth devices and following standardized research protocols. Mean difference scores are reported.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months post-partum

Blood Pressure at 6 Months Post-partum

Blood pressure at 6 months post-partum will be assessed by the study using validated Bluetooth devices and following standardized research protocols.

Time frame: 6 months post-partum

BMI at 6 Months Post-partum

Height and Weight at 6 months post-partum will be assessed by the study using a validated Bluetooth scale and following standardized research protocols.

Time frame: 6 months post-partum

Change in Eating Behaviors

Eating behaviors will be assessed at baseline and 6 months post-partum using the Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants - Shortened Version. The Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants is a 16-item self-report scale assessing frequency of various eating behaviors such as skipping breakfast and eating fried foods. Items are rated on a 3-point response scale ranging from Usually/Often (1) to Rarely/Never (3). Three items also have a "Does not apply to me" option which is also coded as a 3. An example of an item with this option is "Eat more than 8 ounces of meat, chicken, turkey, or fish per day." The first 13 items are summed to create a score where higher values indicate healthier eating behaviors. Minimum and maximum scores are 13 and 39, respectively. Mean difference scores are reported.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months post-partum

Change in Physical Activity

Physical activity will be measured using the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire is a 26-item self-report of activities such as jogging or running, dancing, and watching television or a video. Items are rated on a 6-point likert-type scale ranging from Never to 3 or more hours per day. Responses are weighted to generate metabolic equivalent codes. Specifically, the self-reported time spent in each activity will be multiplied by its intensity to arrive at a measure of average weekly energy expenditure attributable to each activity. The metabolic equivalent codes are then summed to create a physical activity score where higher values indicate greater physical activity. Minimum and maximum scores are 0 and 308.85, respectively. Mean difference scores are reported.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months post-partum