Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a specialized health coaching intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention in women: the HIPP study

Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a specialized health coaching intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention in women: the HIPP study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pregnancy is a time of significant physiological and physical change for women. In particular, it is a time at which many women are at risk of gaining excessive weight. We describe the rationale and methods of the Health in Pregnancy...

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Main Authors: Skouteris Helen, McCabe Marita, Milgrom Jeannette, Kent Bridie, Bruce Lauren J, Mihalopoulos Cathrine, Herring Sharon J, Barnett Malcolm, Patterson Denise, Teale Glyn, Gale Janette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Postpartum
Gestational weight gain
Weight retention
Health coaching
Randomized controlled trial
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/78

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