A Lifestyle Program on Healthy Weight in Postpartum Period

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to examine the impact of lifestyle intervention on postpartum weight loss. So the investigators will have two groups in this study. In Experimental group women will receive the Healthy Lifestyle Intervention. This intervention will have been delivered during 12 weeks. In Control group women will receive general information via pamphlet about postpartum period and tips for stress management.

Detailed Description
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This study will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase , the investigators will conduct a cross-sectional study to assess factors related to the healthy lifestyle after childbirth based on the PRECEDE model. Regarding results of the study, the investigators will plan and implement a lifestyle promoting intervention and will evaluate the effect of the intervention on weight reduction among postpartum women.

Official Title
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Development and Evaluation of a Lifestyle Intervention Program for Women' Weight Reduction After Childbirth

Conditions
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Weight Reduction

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Lifestyle Intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Singleton pregnancy Lactating Non-smoking Full-term birth Lack of medical problems Lack of any pregnancy-related complications (eg, multiple pregnancy, fetal anomalies, fetal or maternal complications in current or previous pregnancy, and hypertension in pregnancy). Nonparticipation in other studies which may affect the results. 18.5≤ BMI≤29 before pregnancy Women who are sedentary according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Exclusion Criteria: Unwilling to continue participation in the study Pregnancy during the study Suffering physical problems during the study Smoking after birth

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Lifestyle Intervention<br>Behavioral: Lifestyle Intervention These women will receive the Healthy Lifestyle Intervention. This intervention will have been delivered during 12 weeks, which will be Distance learning program (multimedia or internet). During the intervention (12 weeks) and follow up period, women will receive not only motivational messages through the Short Message System (SMS) but also a pedometer to record their steps.The intervention will focus on women increasing physical activity (walking) to 10'000 steps per day and receiving healthy eating guidelines. This intervention curriculum will cover topics related to healthy eating, physical activity, and stress management during postpartum. General information about postpartum period will also be provided. | Behavioral: Lifestyle Intervention<br>* The investigators will provide information on healthy eating and physical activity. They will give pedometers to the participants to monitor their daily steps in order to increase it till 10000 steps/day.<br>|
| No Intervention: Control<br>These women will receive general information via pamphlet about postpartum period and tips for stress management. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Body weight changes | The investigators will assess body weight changes through BMI (kg/m2) | Changes from baseline at 12 months postpartum | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dietary intake changes | The investigators will assess dietary intake changes with 24 hours dietary recall. | Changes from baseline at 12 months postpartum | 
| Physical activity changes | The pedometer will measure the number of steps. | Changes from baseline at 12 months postpartum | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Postpartum Period