Weight Management in Obese Pregnant Underserved African American Women (LIFE-Moms)
Obesity, Pregnancy, Weight Gain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obesity focused on measuring Obesity, Pregnancy, Body Weight Changes, Diet Therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant, African American, Socioeconomically disadvantaged
- Established prenatal care at our clinic before 15-6/7 weeks gestation
- Singleton viable pregnancy
- Gestational age 9 to 15 weeks
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25-45 kg/m²
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of diabetes prior to pregnancy, or test results suggestive of pre-pregnancy diabetes
- Current use of certain medications
- Contraindications to aerobic exercise in pregnancy
- History of contraindicated medical conditions
Sites / Locations
- Washington University School of Medicine
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Parents As Teachers + Lifestyle Int.
Standard Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Participants assigned to this group will receive Parents As Teachers Plus (PAT+). This will be a diet and physical activity lifestyle intervention integrated within the standard Parents As Teachers home visiting curriculum. There will be a total of 28 home visits, delivered over 24 months (6 month prenatal phase and 18 month post-partum phase).
Participants assigned to this group will receive the standard Parents As Teachers (PAT) home visiting curriculum, focusing on parenting and child development. There will be a total of 28 home visits, delivered over 24 months (6 month prenatal phase and 18 month post-partum phase).