Can a 'Health at every Size' approach improve pregnancy mental health?
NCT ID NCT06919783
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study adapts a 'Health at Every Size' program for pregnant people with a BMI over 30. Ten first-time mothers will attend group sessions on nutrition, movement, and self-advocacy. The goal is to see if the program is acceptable and helpful in reducing weight stigma and improving mental health.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Health at Every Size in Obstetrics (behavioral group sessions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new way to support mental health and reduce weight stigma in pregnancy care for people with higher BMI.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (10 participants) testing only whether the program is acceptable, not whether it works. Results may not apply to broader populations.
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Locations
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UMass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States