Behavioral Counseling Interventions for Healthy Weight During Pregnancy: An Ambitious Endeavor

LaCoursiere discusses the Recommendation Statement for behavioral counseling interventions for healthy weight and weight gain during pregnancy. At first glance, the Recommendation Statement and Evidence Review indicate only a modest benefit associated with behavioral counseling on the commonly focus...

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Published in:JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2021-05, Vol.325 (20), p.2053-2055
Main Author: LaCoursiere, D. Yvette
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counseling
Pregnancy
Weight
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Summary:LaCoursiere discusses the Recommendation Statement for behavioral counseling interventions for healthy weight and weight gain during pregnancy. At first glance, the Recommendation Statement and Evidence Review indicate only a modest benefit associated with behavioral counseling on the commonly focused-on intermediate markers of maternal weight outcomes. However, the authors rightly prioritize and describe the more relevant findings that such interventions improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
ISSN:0098-7484
1538-3598
DOI:10.1001/jama.2021.5720