Weight Management for Improved Pregnancy Outcomes

This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of a dietary intervention in pregnant
women. Women who are obese will be invited to participate. The control arm will receive
routine prenatal care and one in-person nutritional and dietary counseling session to
promote healthy eating during their pregnancy. The intervention arm will receive a more
intensive dietary program that will include in-person counseling and group support sessions.
The goal of the intervention will be weight maintenance (weight at 2 weeks after delivery
should be within 3% of baseline weight) and avoidance of postpartum weight retention