title: How effective is self-weighing in the setting of a lifestyle intervention to reduce gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention?
abstract: Self-weighing is important for weight management in general populations; however its role in optimising gestational weight gain is less clear. Our randomised trial in early pregnancy found regular self-weighing when combined with a self-management intervention, optimised weight gain at 28 weeks gestation (5.66 ± 2.6 kg vs 7.03 ± 3.56 kg, P = 0.02) and reduced postpartum weight retention (-0.57 ± 3.94 kg vs 1.48 ± 5.49 kg, P < 0.05) compared with control participants. Results highlight the importance of self-monitoring strategies during pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Cheryce L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.forename: Helena J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Teede
authors.forename: Catherine B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Lombard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012648:Self Care; D015430:Weight Gain; D015431:Weight Loss; D061217:Weight Reduction Programs
keywords: gestational weight gain; postpartum weight retention; pregnancy; self-monitoring; self-weighing