Impact of Diet and Exercise Activity on Pregnancy Outcomes

Impact of a Community-based Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Program on Pregnant Outcomes in Pregnant Women

The general goal of the present study is to assess the impact of a community-based exercise and dietary intervention in pregnant women living in urban areas during and after their pregnancy on the reduction of the risks of both diabetes and obesity in mothers and their offspring.

We hypothesize that a community-based lifestyle intervention program during and after gestation may improve pregnancy outcomes in terms of reducing the risk of developing obesity or type 2 DM in mothers and their children.

Impact of lifestyle intervention on excessive gestational weight gain

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy < 20 weeks.
• Expressed interest in study and willingness to consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Obstetric or medical contraindications for exercise according to 2002 SOCG guideline (ruptured membranes, preterm labor, incompetent cervix, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, growth restricted fetus, placenta previa, persistent bleeding in 2nd or 3rd trimester, significant metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory or systemic disorder) (5, 6).
• Pre-existing diabetes (except a history of GDM, but not in current pregnancy).
• Multiple gestations.