Born In Guangzhou Intervention Study

Born In Guangzhou Intervention Study

The main objective of this study is to test the efficacy of an intervention package (dietary, physical and lifestyle modification) during pregnancy in improving the clinical outcomes of mother-infant dyads.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women attending prenatal care at Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center (GWCMC) <20 weeks' gestation
• Pregnant women plan to deliver at GWCMC
• Pregnant women intend to reside in Guangzhou for at least 3 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiple pregnancies
• Existing medical conditions (uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension or thyroid disease; other serious cardiovascular diseases, respiratory or systematic disorders)
• Use of drugs (aspirin, metformin, low molecular weight heparin)
• Women with reading and/or writing difficulties
• Women with serious mental disorders
• Women with eating disorders