Can a 'Health at every Size' approach improve pregnancy mental health?

NCT ID NCT06919783

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding and Eating Disorders obesity disorder postpartum depression Weight Prejudice

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

WEIGHT STIGMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

UMass Memorial Medical Center

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, United States

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