GESTATIONAL WEIGHT GAIN

This study is testing two different ways to help pregnant women who use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes quit nicotine. Researchers will enroll 45 low-income mothers early in pregnancy and compare a program where they quit both at once, a step-by-step approach, or standard care. …

This study tests a digital platform that helps pregnant women with overweight or obesity manage their weight gain. 144 women will use the platform, track their weight and activity, and meet weekly with a dietitian. The goal is to see if the tool helps control weight gain and impr…

This study looks at the best way to provide balanced energy and protein supplements to pregnant women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Researchers will compare giving supplements to everyone versus targeting only those at high risk. The goal is to prevent serious problems like low birth…

This study tests whether eating a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy can prevent allergies in children. Researchers will enroll 276 healthy pregnant women who are at risk of having a baby with allergies. Half will follow a Mediterranean diet, and the other half will eat as usual…

This study tests whether providing extra money specifically for healthy groceries during pregnancy can help women avoid gaining too much weight. About 1,440 pregnant women will either receive standard nutrition advice and food assistance referrals, or the same plus up to $3,000 t…

This study follows up on mothers and their 14-year-old children from a previous trial where pregnant women with obesity were given a low-calorie diet and exercise program. Researchers want to see if these lifestyle changes during pregnancy can reduce the risk of obesity in the ne…

This study looks at how weight gain during pregnancy affects spinal anesthesia in women having planned C-sections. Researchers will observe 200 pregnant women and track their anesthesia response and blood pressure changes. No extra treatments or procedures are given beyond standa…