Postpartum weight loss can reduce diabetes risk. However, effective interventions for postpartum weight loss are lacking, in particular for Latina populations, despite their disproportionate burdens of GDM, overweight, and diabetes. InterventionThe intervention consisted of a 5-month postpartum telephone-based health coaching intervention delivered in English or Spanish. Main outcome measuresData were collected via surveys at enrollment and 9-12 months postpartum, and chart review up to 12 months postpartum. ConclusionsA postpartum health coaching intervention, designed for low-income Latina women at increased risk for diabetes, did not reduce postpartum weight gain.

Source: The Star April 05, 2023 18:22 UTC