Weight loss before pregnancy may boost Baby's health
NCT ID NCT03244722
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study looked at whether helping obese women lose weight before getting pregnant could improve their health and their baby's health. Researchers compared a very low-energy diet to standard care in 147 women. They measured changes in the mother's metabolism and inflammation, as well as the baby's growth and body fat at birth.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106, United States
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