Child somatic growth and neurodevelopment: effects of pregnancy lifestyle intervention.

Objective: Maternal health behavior influences offspring health and obesity risk. This study examined the long-term effects of an antenatal lifestyle intervention on somatic growth and neurodevelopment of preschool-aged children.

Methods: We followed children born to women in the cluster-randomized GeliS trial who received usual care (CG) or lifestyle counseling (IG).

App-Supported Lifestyle Interventions in Pregnancy to Manage Gestational Weight Gain and Prevent Gestational Diabetes: Scoping Review.

Background: Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are common pregnancy complications that have been shown to be preventable through the use of lifestyle interventions. However, a significant gap exists between research on pregnancy lifestyle interventions and translation into clinical practice. App-supported interventions might aid in overcoming previous implementation barriers.

Antibiotic Treatment During Pregnancy and the First Six Months Postpartum - a Secondary Analysis of the "Healthy Living in Pregnancy" (GeliS) Study.

Introduction: Antibiotic therapies for the treatment of bacterial infections pose a particular challenge during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For Germany, there is hardly any information on the frequency of antibiotic use during this phase. Our analysis uses data from the "Healthy Living in Pregnancy" (GeliS) study to describe antibiotic treatments during pregnancy and in the first six months after birth (postpartum), and to compare their use with existing recommendations.

Development and validation of a screening questionnaire for early identification of pregnant women at risk for excessive gestational weight gain.

Background: Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is associated with adverse health outcomes for mother and child. Intervention strategies to prevent excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) should consider women's individual risk profile, however, no tool exists for identifying women at risk at an early stage. The aim of the present study was to develop and validate a screening questionnaire based on early risk factors for excessive GWG.

Dietary Supplementation Before, During and After Pregnancy: Results of the Cluster-Randomized GeliS Study.

The nutritional status of women before, during, and after pregnancy plays an important role in the health of mother and child. In addition to a balanced mixed diet, the increased need for folic acid and iodine should be met and ensured with supplements. The aim of this study was to assess dietary supplementation in the context of pregnancy and to investigate the effect of targeted counselling on supplementation behavior during and after pregnancy.

Child Anthropometrics and Neurodevelopment at 2 and 3 Years of Age Following an Antenatal Lifestyle Intervention in Routine Care-A Secondary Analysis from the Cluster-Randomised GeliS Trial.

Maternal characteristics around pregnancy may influence obesity risk and neurodevelopment in children. To date, the effect of antenatal lifestyle interventions on long-term child development is unclear. The objective was to investigate the potential long-term effects of an antenatal lifestyle intervention programme conducted alongside routine care on child anthropometrics and neurodevelopment up to 3 years of age.

Are pre- and early pregnancy lifestyle factors associated with the risk of preterm birth? A secondary cohort analysis of the cluster-randomised GeliS trial.

Background: Maternal lifestyle is discussed as a modifiable determinant in the prevention of preterm birth. However, previous research on associations between individual lifestyle factors and preterm birth risk is inconclusive. In this secondary analysis, we investigated the associations between several modifiable antenatal lifestyle factors and the odds of preterm birth.

Effects of a Prenatal Lifestyle Intervention in Routine Care on Maternal Health Behaviour in the First Year Postpartum-Secondary Findings of the Cluster-Randomised GeliS Trial.

Lifestyle interventions during pregnancy were shown to beneficially influence maternal dietary behaviour and physical activity, but their effect on health behaviour after delivery is unclear. The objective of this secondary analysis was to investigate the sustained effect of a lifestyle intervention in routine care on maternal health behaviour during the first year postpartum. The cluster-randomised controlled "Healthy living in pregnancy" (GeliS) study included 2286 pregnant women.

How does antenatal lifestyle affect the risk for gestational diabetes mellitus? A secondary cohort analysis from the GeliS trial.

Objectives: We aimed to investigate the predictive potential of early pregnancy factors such as lifestyle, gestational weight gain (GWG) and mental well-being on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) beyond established risk factors.

Methods: GDM risk was investigated in the cohort of the German 'Gesund leben in der Schwangerschaft'/healthy living in pregnancy study. Women were recruited up to the 12 week of gestation.

Infant growth during the first year of life following a pregnancy lifestyle intervention in routine care-Findings from the cluster-randomised GeliS trial.

Background: Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy may influence postpartum development and obesity risk in offspring. The impact of lifestyle interventions as health system-based approaches is unclear.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of an antenatal lifestyle intervention conducted as public health approach on infant development and feeding practices.

Correction To: Effects of a lifestyle intervention in routine care on prenatal physical activity - findings from the cluster-randomised GeliS trial.

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Effects of a lifestyle intervention in routine care on prenatal physical activity - findings from the cluster-randomised GeliS trial.

Background: Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy and obstetric complications. The "healthy living in pregnancy" (GeliS) study was performed in a routine care setting with the aim of limiting excessive GWG. The purpose of this secondary analysis is to evaluate the effect of the intervention on physical activity (PA) behaviour and to assess the impact of PA intensities on GWG.

Associations between Prenatal Physical Activity and Neonatal and Obstetric Outcomes-A Secondary Analysis of the Cluster-Randomized GeliS Trial.

Prenatal physical activity (PA) was discussed to decrease the incidence of obstetric and neonatal complications. In this secondary cohort analysis of the cluster-randomized GeliS ("healthy living in pregnancy") trial, associations between prenatal PA and such outcomes were investigated. PA behavior was assessed twice, before or during the 12th week (baseline, T0) and after the 29th week of gestation (T1), using the self-reported Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.