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Open Access 01-12-2021 | Obesity | Research

Effects of the First 1000 Days Program, a systems-change intervention, on obesity risk factors during pregnancy

Authors: Meg Simione, Laura Moreno-Galarraga, Meghan Perkins, Sarah N. Price, Man Luo, Milton Kotelchuck, Tiffany L. Blake-Lamb, Elsie M. Taveras

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

First 1000 Days is a systems-oriented program starting in early pregnancy lasting through the first 24 months of infancy focused on preventing obesity and related risk factors among low income, mother-infant pairs. The program was developed in partnership with stakeholders to create an infrastructure for system-wide change. It includes screening for adverse health behaviors and socio-contextual factors, patient navigation and educational materials to support behavior change and social needs, and individualized health coaching for women at highest risk of obesity and has been shown to reduce excess gestational weight gain for women who were overweight at the start of their pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to examine changes from the first to third trimester for women participating in the First 1000 Days Program.

Methods

We collected information through self-administered questionnaires during the first and third trimester of gestation and from electronic health records relating to obesity risk factors. Measures collected included behavior (i.e., diet, physical activity and screen time) and psychosocial (i.e., anxiety) outcomes, as well as enrollment in Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program. We examined the extent to which participation in the program was associated with changes in behaviors and psychosocial outcomes among women during pregnancy.

Results

Women completed surveys at their initial and third trimester prenatal visits (n = 264). Mean age (SD) was 30.2 (5.51) years and 75% had an annual household income of <$50,000. Mean pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) was 27.7 kg/m² and 64% started pregnancy with a BMI ≥ 25 kg/m². In multivariable adjusted models, we observed decreases in intake of sugary-drinks (− 0.95 servings/day; 95% CI: − 1.86, − 0.03) and in screen time (− 0.21 h/day; 95% CI: − 0.40, − 0.01), and an increase in physical activity (0.88 days/week; 95% CI: 0.52, 1.23) from the first to third trimester. We also observed a decrease in pregnancy-related anxiety score (− 1.06 units; 95% CI: − 1.32, − 0.79) and higher odds of enrollment in Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program (OR: 2.58; 95% CI: 1.96, 3.41).

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that a systems-oriented prenatal intervention may be associated with improvements in behaviors and psychosocial outcomes during pregnancy among low-income mothers.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03191591; Retrospectively registered on June 19, 2017).

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Title: Effects of the First 1000 Days Program, a systems-change intervention, on obesity risk factors during pregnancy
Authors: Meg Simione
Laura Moreno-Galarraga
Meghan Perkins
Sarah N. Price
Man Luo
Milton Kotelchuck
Tiffany L. Blake-Lamb
Elsie M. Taveras
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Obesity
Obesity
Prenatal Care
Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2393
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04210-9

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Effects of the First 1000 Days Program, a systems-change intervention, on obesity risk factors during pregnancy

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Results

Conclusions

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