Food insecurity during pregnancy Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Questionnaires exploring diet quality, food security, mental health, and other health behaviours will be distributed to all women and pregnant people in their third trimester in two NHS Trusts in Engl
Sponsors
Newcastle University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Current key inclusion criteria as of 15/10/2025: 1. Pregnant women and people 2. Age 16 years and above 3. In their third trimester of a viable pregnancy (28-40 weeks gestation) 4. Registered for maternity services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead or University Hospital Coventry _____ Previous key inclusion criteria: 1. Women and pregnant people 2. Age 16 years and above 3. Pregnant and in their third trimester of a viable pregnancy (28-40 weeks gestation) 4. Registered for maternity services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead or University Hospital Coventry
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Under 16 years of age 2. Non-residents of the UK 3. Pregnant but less than 38 weeks gestation 4. Post-partum 5. Receiving care by maternity services other than those based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead or University Hospital Coventry
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Maternal antenatal depression measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in the third trimester of pregnancy 2. Infant preterm delivery (less than 37 weeks gestation) will be obtained from routine maternity records after delivery 3. An understanding of the experiences and support needs of food insecure pregnant people collected during interviews in the third trimester or after delivery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Maternal outcomes measured during pregnancy and delivery: gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, pregnancy induced hypertension, mode of delivery, induction, length of stay in maternity unit, maternal diet/nutrition measured using an adapted version of the Brief Diet Quality Assessment Tool 2. Child outcomes measured at birth and in the neonatal period: birthweight, large- and small-for gestational age, breastfeeding initiated/at discharge from maternity services, admission to special care baby units (and length of stay), Apgar score | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactZainab;Eleanor Akhter;Dyer
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Outcome results
None listed