Pregnancy weight program aims to cut risks for moms with obesity

NCT ID NCT04731688

First seen Nov 28, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested a lifestyle program to help pregnant women with obesity maintain their weight and lose body fat during pregnancy. About 100 women in early pregnancy took part, receiving either the program or standard care. The goal was to see if the program could improve mother and baby health, such as reducing risks for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cesarean delivery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • California Polytechnic State University

    San Luis Obispo, California, 93407, United States

  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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