A Weight Maintenance Program Promoting Fat Loss in Pregnancy in Women With Obesity

The behavioral program is rooted in social learning theory and based on our existing prenatal intervention but with full food provision to ensure gestational fat mass loss is steady and closely supervised. Brief counseling sessions are designed to review self-monitoring records, reinforce adherence to the structured food provision program, problem-solve barriers, and provide additional support. Individuals will be provided with a structured meal plan designed to promote 25% calorie restriction during the second trimester followed by eucaloric intake during the 3rd trimester. Participants will be provided three meals and two snacks on 7 days at no cost.