The lifestyle modification project: limiting pregnancy weight gain in obese women. (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shirazian, Taraneh; Faris, Basma S.; Fox, Nathan S.; Friedman, Frederick; Rebarber, Andrei
• Is Part Of: Journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine. Volume 29:Number 1(2016)
• Page Start: 80
• Page End: 84
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Behavior modification -- gestational weight gain -- obesity; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Perinatology -- Periodicals; Infants (Newborn) -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neonatology -- Periodicals; 618.2
• DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2014.987118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-7058

Abstract

Abstract: Objective : To assess the impact of a group lifestyle intervention on gestational weight gain in a cohort of obese pregnant women. Methods : A cohort study comparing 60 pregnant women enrolled in an educational intervention with controls from the same institution who receive routine prenatal care. Subjects were matched with controls by pre-pregnancy body mass index, parity and ethnicity. Subjects participated in group and individual counseling sessions focused on diet, exercise and weight goals. The primary outcome was gestational weight gain. Results : A greater number of patients in the intervention group met the Institute of Medicine weight gain recommendations (35 versus 24, p = 0.0446). Mean gestational weight gain of participants was lower than the control group, but this was not statistically significant. Number of sessions attended was associated with a decrease in total weight gained. Conclusion : Educational interventions targeting obese pregnant women may be an effective way to limit gestational weight gain. Participation in educational sessions likely influences total weight gain.