Lifestyle counseling during pregnancy for African American women
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a better lifestyle counseling program during pregnancy to help improve health—especially for women who started pregnancy at a higher weight. It may help you learn practical changes for a healthier pregnancy and outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and identify as African American.
- You are between 16 and 22 weeks pregnant at enrollment.
- Before pregnancy, your weight was in the overweight or obese range (BMI over 25).
- You are carrying one baby (not twins or more).
- You get your prenatal care through the University of Illinois Hospital/clinic system and can read, speak, and write English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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