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Active Mothers Postpartum: A Randomized Controlled Weight-Loss Intervention Trial
American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 07/30/09

Ostbye T et al. – There were no significant differences among the arms in diet, physical activity, or weight change. Home–based interventions via mail, telephone, or Internet/e–mail may be more feasible and successful in this population. The postpartum period is an important phase in women's lives with regard to weight retention, but engaging them during this busy period remains a challenge.

Methods

Subjects: 450 overweight or obese women, enrolled 6–weeks postpartum, recruited through obstetrics clinics and community posters in the Durham NC area
eight healthy–eating classes over 9 months
ten physical–activity classes over 9 months
six telephone–counseling sessions over 9 months

Results

mean weight loss was 0.90 kg (±5.1 kg) in the intervention group and 0.36 kg (±4.9 kg) in the control group
no significant group differences in improvement of diet or increased physical activity
a positive bivariate relationship between classes attended and weight loss

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