Body mass index higher than normal.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group:for intervention group, in addition to the routine care of health centers, training is provided using the WhatsApp messenger. To this end, a Group will be formed in
Sponsors
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnancy Body mass index 25 to 29.9 kg / m2 at the beginning or before of pregnancy Single pregnancy Gestational age 12 to 14 weeks by ultrasound Mother age between 18 -35 Ability of read and write in Persian Having a smart phone
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Maternal disease and medical conditions require medical intervention Existence of risk factor for high risk pregnancy in mother (Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa and twin pregnancy) History of depression Addiction to drugs such as stimulants, alcohol, cigarettes and hookah Women who are on a diet or exercising regularly
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gestational weight gain. Timepoint: 28?36 week of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Weight Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Eating behavior. Timepoint: 28?36 week of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Three Factor Eating Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSaeedeh Esmaeili
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed