The impact of continuity of care on weight gain in obese pregnant wome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Gestational weight gain (as defined by the Institute of Medicine) for women whose BMI is >/=30; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Antenatal care

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610001078044
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Cate Nagle

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-12-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 214

Inclusion Criteria

Pregnant women with a BMI>/=30 and are < 17 weeks gestation at the booking in appointment

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to give informed consent in English; have a multiple pregnancy; currently experiencing vaginal bleeding.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Gestational weight gain for obese women as defined by the Institute of Medicine.[Weight at booking visit (<17 weeks gestation) and weight at or after 36 weeks (last weight recorded prior to birth).]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pregnancy care consisitent with the 2010 guidelines for management of women with obesity in pregnancy developed by the Centre for Maternal and Child Enquires and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.[An audit of participants' pregnancy records after birth will assess whether or not standards of care have been achieved.];Women's satisfaction with care[A survey administered to participants at 36 weeks gestation]