Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a specialized health coaching intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention in women: the HIPP study

• Main Authors: Skouteris Helen (Author), McCabe Marita (Author), Milgrom Jeannette (Author), Kent Bridie (Author), Bruce Lauren J (Author), Mihalopoulos Cathrine (Author), Herring Sharon J (Author), Barnett Malcolm (Author), Patterson Denise (Author), Teale Glyn (Author), Gale Janette (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pregnancy is a time of significant physiological and physical change for women. In particular, it is a time at which many women are at risk of gaining excessive weight. We describe the rationale and methods of the Health in Pregnancy...