The Expecting Study

Prenatal Physical Activity Intervention

The purpose of the study is to determine how a mother's health and physical activity may influence her child's growth and development.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI >30
• >18 years of age
• Singleton pregnancy
• Less than 12 weeks gestation
• Sedentary
• Conceived without assisted fertility treatments
• Cleared by physician to exercise

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women with pre-existing medical conditions as determined by the PI to affect the outcomes of interest
• Women who are using recreational drugs, tobacco, or alcohol during pregnancy
• Women with contraindications to exercise during pregnancy