Impact of GWG Tool on Patient Knowledge

Impact of a Patient Education Intervention on Maternal Knowledge of Gestational Weight Gain Recommendations

Women with singleton pregnancies at one outpatient clinic to be recruited for controlled clinical trial. Over eight weeks, women 15 0/7--22 6/7 weeks' with at least one prior prenatal visit to be enrolled in the control group. Women 6 0/7--14 6/7 weeks' to be enrolled in the intervention group at their first prenatal visit and to receive a pregnancy-specific gestational weight gain card. Women to be encouraged to record their weight at each prenatal care visit. All women to complete a GWG knowledge--based questionnaire at 15 0/7-22 6/7 weeks'.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Singleton gestation
• Primary prenatal care at MetroHealth Medical Center
• Planning to deliver at MetroHealth Medical Center

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any inclusion criteria not met
• Prior diagnosis of eating disorder
• Inadequate knowledge of English language