Research Study for
Pregnant Women
Join a research study at the University of Pittsburgh studying health behaviors during and after your pregnancy.
Visits Conducted in Pittsburgh, PA
Compensation Provided
Expecting One Baby
Less than 17 weeks pregnant
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Study Background
The perinatal period, from pregnancy through the first postpartum year, has important implications for a woman's health.

Approximately two-thirds of American women are overweight or obese and rates of obesity prior to pregnancy are increasing dramatically. Rates of gestational diabetes mellitus, pre-pregnancy hypertension, and preeclampsia also have increased since 2000, and women who are OV/OB prior to pregnancy are at higher risk for preeclampsia, and gestational hypertension than are normal-weight women.

The purpose of this study is to determine the best combination of lifestyle intervention to improve maternal health, and psychological symptoms at 1 year postpartum. Your participation can help you as well as pregnant women in the future.
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