Maternal Weight Gain Study
Principal Investigator: Naomi Wahl, MD, FACOG
Sub-Investigators: Jane Gaetze, MD, FACOG; Amal Salama, DO, FACOG; Jodi Scott, MD, FACOG; Patricia Wirtz, MD, FACOG; Molly Goette, CNP, MS, BSN; Shannon Backstrom, CNP, MS, BSN; Susan Weaver, RN, MSN, CNP; Din Chen, PhD Biostatistician
Study Coordinator: Vicki Munson , MS, RN, CCRC
Study Description: A Study of Maternal Weight Gain and Infant Birth Weight in Mothers Receiving Structured Institute of Medicine Modeled Nutrition and Related Education during their Pregnancy Compared to Maternal Weight Gain and Infant Birth Weight in Mothers Receiving Standard Prenatal Care
Overview: Perinatologists recognize the benefit of healthy weights in their pre-pregnant women and are looking for better ways to limit weight gain during pregnancy to improve health outcomes for both the mother and the child. Maternal obesity is associated with increased complications of pregnancy, labor and delivery, abnormally large body size of the infant, late fetal death, and birth defects.
The purpose of this clinical research study is to determine if an intervention concerning exercise, dietary and nutrition education is effective at limiting excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
Participants in this study will receive the exercise, dietary and nutrition education at no charge.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women, age 18 years old or older, and pregnant with their first child
- Single fetus pregnancy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently have diabetes
- Currently have an uncontrolled thyroid disorder
- Women beyond their first trimester of pregnancy unless otherwise allowed by the principal investigator to participate
Contact: Vicki Munson, MS, RN, CCRC
Phone: (605) 322-3087
Email: vicki.munson@mckennan.org
