Activity Tracking Devices in Group Prenatal Care: A Feasibility Study.

To evaluate the feasibility (adherence to the study protocol and satisfaction) of using an activity tracking device (ATD) in group prenatal care. Women participated if they (1) were in group prenatal care, (2) owned a smartphone, and (3) had no activity restrictions. Women were instructed to wear and sync the ATD daily.

Association of Gestational Weight Gain with Prenatal Care Model.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to compare gestational weight gain (GWG) among women in group and traditional prenatal care.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of women who received prenatal care between 2011 and 2015 in a setting in which low-risk women had the option of group prenatal care. Women with height and initial and final weight were eligible.