Effect of Weight Loss and Lactation (the EVA-trial)

Effect of Weight Loss and Lactation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors (the EVA-trial)

A randomized controlled trial aiming to investigate the effects and possible interactions of diet induced weight loss and lactation on cardiometabolic profile

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women in gestational week <32, with a pre-pregnant BMI 25-35 kg/m2
• Residence in Oslo/Bærum and surrounding area
• Intention to breastfeed their child
• Able to read and write in Norwegian.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medication that influences lipid or glucose metabolism
• Chronic disease that influences lipid or glucose metabolism (e.g. diabetes (World Health Organization, WHO, 2006) or diabetes in pregnancy (WHO 2013))
• Premature birth (before week 36)
• Preeclampsia
• Previous breast reducing surgery