Behavioral Counseling Interventions for Healthy Weight and Weight Gain in Pregnancy

Importance The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing among persons childbearing age pregnant persons. In 2015, almost half all began pregnancy with (24%) or (24%). Reported rates are higher Black, Alaska Native/American Indian, Hispanic women lower White Asian women. Excess weight at the beginning excess gestational gain have been associated adverse maternal infant health outcomes such as a large for infant, cesarean delivery, preterm birth. Objective USPSTF commissioned systematic review to evaluate benefits harms behavioral counseling interventions prevent during intermediate outcomes, including gain. This new recommendation. Population Pregnant adolescents adults in primary care settings. Evidence Assessment concludes moderate certainty that aimed promoting healthy preventing net benefit Recommendation recommends clinicians offer effective pregnancy. (B recommendation)