Can a phone coach help Moms-to-Be avoid excess weight and diabetes?

NCT ID NCT04724330

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested a program called Healthy for Two/Healthy for You, where health coaches called pregnant women to help them manage weight gain. The goal was to prevent too much weight gain during pregnancy, lower the risk of gestational diabetes, and reduce long-term obesity in both mothers and children. The study included 534 women with a higher starting body weight who were in early pregnancy.

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Health System and University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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