Prevention of Postpartum Weight Retention in Low Income WIC Women

Prevention of Postpartum Weight Retention in Low Income WIC Women

This study will examine the effects of an online behavioral intervention to promote weight loss in low income postpartum women in the WIC program.

This program is designed to reduce postpartum weight retention in low income women in the WIC program. The weight loss program will be delivered over the internet and will use behavioral weight loss techniques.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women
• Age 18-40 years.
• Delivery within 6-52 weeks
• Exceed pre-pregnancy weight by at least 4.5 kg (10 pounds) or current body mass index (BMI) >/= 25
• Current BMI > 22
• English or Spanish speaking
• Has internet access at home or a landline
• Literacy of at least 5th grade reading level
• Has a cell phone

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Relocating in the next year
• Serious psychological problems (untreated depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) or medical problem (i.e. heart disease, cancer, renal disease and diabetes), for which physician supervision of diet and exercise prescription is needed.