Family Welfare Pilot Intervention Study

Family Welfare Pilot Intervention Study at Finnish Welfare Clinics

The purpose of this study was to test internet and mobile-based applications to support motivating lifestyle counseling to promote healthy eating habits of the mothers and their spouses expecting first child. The feasibility of the intervention will be evaluated in the pilot.

Lifestyle habits during pregnancy have long-term effects of baby's as well as mother's health. Pregnancy period is a favorable time for lifestyle changes, as the parents usually have motivation and assets to change lifestyle. Maternity welfare clinic is the place to promote healthy lifestyles because most Finnish families expecting child visit there at regular intervals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All families expecting their child at their standard 8-10 pregnancy weeks welfare clinic visit

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parents are under 18-year-old
• Parents do not speak Finnish
• Parents do not have internet access