GooDMoMS: A Multimodel Pregnancy and Postpartum Intervention for Gestational Diabetics

GooDMomS: A Multimodel Pregnancy and Postpartum Intervention for Gestational Diabetics

This study includes a behavioral educational intervention that focuses on healthy eating and physical activity during pregnancy and the postpartum among women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

This is a pilot trial in which 30 women newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes are randomized to either one of two groups: 1) active internet intervention or 2) self-directed educational intervention. The primary pregnancy outcome is change in A1C. The primary postpartum outcome is weight.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with gestational diabetes
• Planning to delivery with the study area

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pre-existing diabetes (type 1 or type 2 diabetes)
• Non-English speaking
• Not planning to delivery in the study area