scholarly journals Short-Term Nutrition Education Reduces Low Birthweight and Improves Pregnancy Outcomes among Urban Poor Women in Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 414-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurshid Jahan ◽  
S. K. Roy ◽  
Seema Mihrshahi ◽  
Nigar Sultana ◽  
Soofia Khatoon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Weight Gain ◽  
Maternal Weight ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Short Term ◽  
The Third

Background Maternal malnutrition and poor gestational weight gain are the most important causes of low birthweight and infant mortality in Bangladesh. Objective To assess the effect of short-term nutrition education on weight gain in the third trimester of pregnancy, birth outcomes, and breastfeeding. Methods Three hundred pregnant women participated in this randomized, controlled trial during a 3-month intervention period. The study was conducted in two antenatal clinics in urban Dhaka. One group of women was given monthly education sessions during the third trimester of pregnancy to promote consumption of khichuri, while the control group received only routine services from the health facilities. Birthweight was recorded within 24 hours after delivery. Breastfeeding practices were observed for 1 month after delivery. Results In the intervention group, maternal weight gain in the third trimester was 60% higher (8.60 vs. 5.38 kg, p = .011), mean birthweight was 20% higher (2.98 vs. 2.49 kg, p < .001), the rate of low birth-weight was 94% lower (2.7% vs. 44.7%, p < .001), and the rate of initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour after birth was 52% higher (86.0% vs. 56.7%, p < .001), in comparison with the control group. Birthweight was associated with frequency of intake of khichuri ( p < 0.001). Conclusions Nutrition education with a focus on promoting consumption of khichuri during the third trimester of pregnancy significantly reduced the rate of low birthweight and increased maternal weight gain.

Effect of an mHealth-Based Intervention on Excessive Gestational Weight Gain Prevention among Overweight and Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hung Hui Chen ◽  
Ching-Fang Lee ◽  
Jian-Pei Huang ◽  
Li-Kang Chi ◽  
Yvonne Hsiung
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Mhealth Intervention ◽  
Excessive Gestational Weight Gain

BACKGROUND Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is a public health concern since it can lead to adverse consequences and health problems for expecting mothers and their unborn infants. There is a need to evaluate the effects of a GWG management intervention to reduce the burden and risk among overweight and obese women during pregnancy. OBJECTIVE To explore the efficacy of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to prevent excessive GWG, overweight and obese pregnant women were invited to use an app and wearable activity tracker (WAT). METHODS A randomized controlled trial with an experimental study design. Ninety-two pregnant women were recruited, and all overweight and obese participants from the two prenatal outpatient clinics in northern Taiwan had, at less than 17 weeks gestation, a prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2. These participants were randomly assigned (1:1) by a random number table; the experimental group received an mHealth-based program using the MyHealthyWeight (MHW) app and a WAT to wear during pregnancy. The control group received standard antenatal treatments without any mHealth-based elements. Two hospital follow-up visits were scheduled at 24-26 weeks in the second trimester and 34-36 weeks in the third trimester. Sociodemographic characteristics, pregnancy physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ), a self-efficacy questionnaire and body weight were measures of interest. A generalized estimating equation (GEE) was used to examine the trajectories and the intervention effect on GWG. RESULTS No difference in GWG was found between the intervention and control groups at baseline. The weight gain trajectory in the entire cohort of women with obesity exhibited a quadratic pattern; compared with the control group, a slight increase in the intervention group was found in the second trimester. Throughout the whole pregnancy, the mHealth intervention group had a significantly lower proportion of excessive GWG in total and weekly weight gain. In particular, obese women in the intervention group, compared with obese women in the control group, gained less weight (average difference of 8.76 kg) in the third trimester. The GEE model indicated that obese women who were aged 35 years, had prepregnancy exercise habits, had perceived self-efficacy of diet, and had more physical activity had lower GWG (p<.05). CONCLUSIONS The mHealth program has shown positive results in significantly managing GWG among obese and overweight women. Among obese women, the second semester trajectory of weight gain and the lower proportion of excessive GWG were more notable than those of overweight women. Although the intervention seems to be more effective among women with obesity, our results show the potential to prevent excessive GWG during pregnancy in both overweight and obese women. Guidance may be provided to health-care professionals who wish to promote healthy diet and physical activity behaviors. CLINICALTRIAL The protocol of the study was registered in ClinicalTrials. gov (NCT04553731).

Aquatic Activities During Pregnancy Prevent Excessive Maternal Weight Gain and Preserve Birth Weight: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 729-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariano Bacchi ◽  
Michelle F. Mottola ◽  
Maria Perales ◽  
Ignacio Refoyo ◽  
Ruben Barakat
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Weight Gain ◽  
Maternal Weight

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of a supervised and regular program of aquatic activities throughout gestation on maternal weight gain and birth weight. Design: A randomized clinical trial. Setting: Instituto de Obstetricia, Ginecología y Fertilidad Ghisoni (Buenos Aires, Argentina). Participants: One hundred eleven pregnant women were analyzed (31.6 ± 3.8 years). All women had uncomplicated and singleton pregnancies; 49 were allocated to the exercise group (EG) and 62 to the control group (CG). Intervention: The intervention program consisted of 3 weekly sessions of aerobic and resistance aquatic activities from weeks 10 to 12 until weeks 38 to 39 of gestation. Measures: Maternal weight gain, birth weight, and other maternal and fetal outcomes were obtained by hospital records. Analysis: Student unpaired t test and χ2 test were used; P values ≤.05 indicated statistical significance. Cohen’s d was used to determinate the effect size. Results: There was a higher percentage of women with excessive maternal weight gain in the CG (45.2%; n = 28) than in the EG (24.5%; n = 12; odds ratio = 0.39; 95% confidence interval: 0.17-0.89; P = .02). Birth weight and other pregnancy outcomes showed no differences between groups. Conclusion: Three weekly sessions of water activities throughout pregnancy prevents excessive maternal weight gain and preserves birth weight. Trial Registration: The clinicaltrial.gov identifier: NCT 02602106.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF PRENATAL GENTLE YOGA AND HYPNOTHERAPY ON ANXIETY LEVEL AND SLEEP QUALITY IN THE THIRD TRIMESTER PREGNANT WOMAN AT PUSKESMAS SUMBER CIREBON REGENCY IN 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Nurlaela Kurnia Rahayu ◽  
Pepi Hapitria ◽  
Rani Widiyanti
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
The Third ◽  
And Control

As the pregnancy gets older, the attention and thoughts of pregnant women begin to focus on something that is considered as a climax, so that the anxiety experienced will intensify just before the childbirth. Excessive anxiety and sleep disorders during pregnancy can cause mental disorders in pregnant women and inhibit fetal growth. To determine the effect of prenatal gentle yoga and hypnotherapy on anxiety level and sleep quality in the third trimester pregnant women. This is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-post test with a control group. The sample was 32 respondents consisting of 16 respondents as an intervention group and 16 respondents as a control group taken by purposive sampling. The analysis used was the Paired T-test. There is a difference in the average of anxiety level in the third trimester pregnant women in the intervention and control groups with a p value 0,000; there is a difference in the average of sleep quality in the third trimester pregnant women in the intervention and control groups with a p value 0,000; and there is no difference in the average of anxiety level and sleep quality in the third trimester pregnant women in the intervention and control groups with a p value 0,64. Prenatal Gentle Yoga and Hypnotherapy have an effect in reducing the anxiety level and improving the sleep quality in the third trimester pregnant women.

scholarly journals Psikoedukasi Dzikr Menurunkan Kadar Kortisol dan Meningkatkan Kadar IGG pada Ibu Primipara

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Anies Anies ◽  
Ariawan Soejoenoes ◽  
Suhartono Taat Putra
Keyword(s):  
Hormonal Regulation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Midwifery Care ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Primiparous Women

Background: Unstable emotions that are common during the perinatal period affect hormonal regulation and affect immunity. Research of psychoeducation dhikr be important was done to reduce perceived stress so that cortisol levels can be controlled hence IgG increases.Purposes: to prove additional psychoeducation of dhikr in routine midwifery care more influential on decreasing cortisol and increasing IgG among primiparous women.Methods: This study was an experimental study. A number of 24 participants as intervention group and a number of 23 participants as control group. Cortisol and IgG levels measured using ELIZA kits in the third trimester of pregnancy, the three days and tenth days after birth. Statistical test using General Linear Model and independent t test to compare Δ score.Results: The result showed mean difference between groups on the end of interventions, cortisol 18.95, CI 95% (-13.42 – 51.33) and p value is 0.245. The difference of the IgG between groups 482.72, CI 95% (55,51 - 909,93) and p value is 0.028.Conclusions: Additional psychoeducation of dhikr in routine midwifery care has more decrease Cortisol and increase IgG levels in primiparous women. Keywords: Cortisol, Psychoeducation Dzikr, IgG, Primiparous

scholarly journals The Difference Of Comfort And Anxiety Level In Third Trimester Pregnant Women With Osoc And Conventional Assistance

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Arum Meiranny ◽  
Muliatul Jannah
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
District Health ◽  
Pregnancy Care ◽  
The Third

<p><em>Anxiety in pregnant women when facing labor is different. Midwives have to be able to increase the comfort to reduce anxiety. One of the ways is with OSOC assistance, this is an assistance during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, newborns until family planning in order to increase maternal and infant health. The aims of this study are to determine the differences in comfort and anxiety of third trimester pregnant women who were given OSOC assistance and conventional</em> <em>pregnancy care at Kendal District Health Center (Puskesmas Kendal) .This research is a quasi experimental study with non equivalent control group design. Samples in this study were 124 third trimester pregnant women at Kendal District Health Center (Puskesmas Kendal). The research subjects were divided into intervention and control groups. In the intervention group, pregnant women were give intervention by OSOC assistance, and the control groups were given conventional pregnancy care. This research was held on July-September 2018. The analysis design used Chi Square. The results showed that there were significant differences (p &lt;0.05), and the influence of OSOC assistance on comforting pregnant women was 2.357, and there were significant differences between anxiety in the third trimester pregnant women with OSOC assistance and conventional pregnancy care, and the influence of OSOC assistance on anxiety pregnant women was 7,703. The conclusion of this study is that there are significant differences between the comfort and anxiety of the third trimester pregnant women with OSOC assistance and conventional pregnancy care.</em></p>

scholarly journals Fetal Head Growth during Early to Mid-Gestation Associated with Weight Gain in Mothers with Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitsue Muraoka ◽  
Koichiro Takagi ◽  
Mariko Ueno ◽  
Yoshihiro Morita ◽  
Hiroaki Nagano
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Hyperemesis Gravidarum ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Maternal Weight Gain ◽  
Maternal Weight ◽  
Fetal Head ◽  
Head Growth

The epigenetic impact of malnutrition in mothers with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) on their offspring has not been fully elucidated. Recently, several reports have demonstrated that children born to mothers with HG were small for gestational age and had low birth weight, reduced insulin sensitivity, and neurodevelopmental delays during childhood. Therefore, we examined the relationship between fetal growth and changes in the maternal body weight in HG cases. A total of 34 patients with HG were hospitalized and delivered at term between 2009 and 2012. The records of 69 cases of pregnant women without a history of HG were extracted after matching their maternal age, parity, pregestational body mass index (BMI), gestational age, and fetal sex ratio with those of the HG group for comparison. The maternal weight gain at term was less in the HG than in the control group. There was no statistical difference in birth weight, placental weight, and ultrasonic fetometric parameters expressed in standard deviation (SD) scores, including biparietal diameter, abdominal circumference, and femur length, between the HG and the control group. Whereas fetal head growth in the HG group was positively associated with maternal weight gain at 20 weeks of gestation only, this association was not observed in the control group. We herein demonstrate that maternal weight gain from the nadir is associated with fetal head growth at mid-gestation. Thus, maternal undernutrition in the first trimester of pregnancy could affect fetal brain growth and development, leading to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental delays in later life.

Nutritional Intervention to Prevent Weight Gain in Patients Commenced on Olanzapine: A Randomizedcontrolled Trial

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 479-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherryn Evans ◽  
Richard Newton ◽  
Sally Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Olanzapine is the most commonly prescribed atypical antipsychotic medication in Australia. Research repor ts an average weight gain of between 4.5 and 7 kg in the 3 months following its commencement. Trying to minimize this weight gain in a population with an already high prevalence of obesity, mor tality and morbidity is of clinical and social importance. This randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of individual nutrition education provided by a dietitian on weight gain in the 3 and 6 months following the commencement of olanzapine. Method: Fifty-one individuals (29 females, 22 males) who had star ted on olanzapine in the previous 3 months (mean length of 27 days 20) were recruited through Peninsula Health Psychiatric Services and were randomly assigned to either the intervention (n = 29) or the control group (n = 22). Individuals in the intervention group received six 1 hour nutrition education sessions over a 3-month period. Weight, waist circumference, body mass index (BMI) and qualitative measures of exercise levels, quality of life, health and body image were collected at baselineat 3 and 6 months. Results: After 3 months, the control group had gained significantly more weight than the treatment group (6.0 kg vs 2.0 kg, p≤0.002). Weight gain of more than 7% of initial weight occurred in 64% of the control group compared to 13% of the treatment group. The control group's BMI increased significantly more than the treatment group's (2 kg/m2 vs 0.7 kg/m2, p ≤0.03). The treatment group reported significantly greater improvements in moderate exercise levels, quality of life, health and body image compared to the controls. At 6 months, the control group continued to show significantly more weight gain since baseline than the treatment group (9.9 kg vs 2.0 kg, p≤0.013) and consequently had significantly greater increases in BMI (3.2 kg/m2vs 0.8 kg/m2, p ≤0.017). Conclusion: Individualnutritional intervention provided bya dietitian is highly successful at preventing olanzapine-induced weight gain.

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