The MOM TO BE Study
Infertility, Female
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Infertility, Female
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- BMI 25 - 45 kg/m2
- ≥ 21 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pre-existing conditions (e.g. sexual transmitted diseases) that will affect the outcomes of the study as determined by the principal investigator
- Current use of recreational drugs, tobacco, or alcohol
- Food allergies, intolerances or preferences which would interfere with compliance to the meal plan
- Contraindications to exercise
- Already meeting the physical activity guidelines (150 min moderate activity/week or 75 minutes of vigorous activity/week with resistance exercise on 2 or more days/week).
Sites / Locations
- Arkansas Children's Nutrition CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Diet and Exercise
Standard Care
Group 1 = Diet Intervention group: They will be asked to follow a personalized diet during study period and record what they eat. The meal plan for this study is Mediterranean style and nutritionally complete for 8 to 12 weeks or until oocyte retrieval procedure. Exercise Intervention: Exercise 3 times/week at a gym of their choice or at home for 8 to 12 weeks or until oocyte retrieval procedure. Exercises will be light intensity and short duration at first and will gradually increase to moderate intensity and longer duration during the first 3 weeks. They will also be encouraged to walk an average 10,000 steps per day and wear a pedometer to monitor progress.
Group 2 = Standard: They will receive standard care from the Little Rock Fertility Center.