A Study of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet to Improve Maternal Health After Childbirth

A Randomized Trial of a Low Carbohydrate Diet Versus the Current Recommended Dietary Guidelines to Improve Health Outcomes in Obese Postpartum Women

The study is evaluating the effects of a standard diet to a low carbohydrate diet in obese women after having a baby. The purpose of the study is to determine if a low carbohydrate diet is associated with improvement in insulin sensitivity in postpartum women.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Delivery at University of Texas Medical Branch
• Body max index greater than or equal to 30 kilograms/meters squared at the final prenatal visit prior to delivery.
• Singleton gestation.
• Accessibility to the internet.
• Basic understanding and comprehension of the English language to be assessed by study personnel at the time of recruitment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetes mellitus on medication.
• Serious medical condition, such as heart failure, kidney failure, or severe asthma, as determined by the principle investigator.
• Planned pregnancy during study period.
• Enrolled in another trial that may affect outcome.
• Subject unlikely to be followed up after delivery.