Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of an Online Intuitive Eating Intervention on Gestational Weight Gain and Well-Being in Pregnant Women
The goal of this feasibility randomized controlled trial is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and demand, as well as preliminary effects of an evidence-based Intuitive Eating (IE) intervention among pregnant women who have obesity. The main questions we aim to answer are: RQ1: What is the feasibility (acceptability and demand) of implementing an Intuitive Eating Intervention among pregnant and postpartum women? RQ2: How does participation in the Pregnancy Intuitive Eating Intervention (PIE-I) impact key maternal health outcomes (i.e., gestational weight gain, intuitive eating behaviors, dietary quality, body image, and mental health) compared to a wait-list control? Researchers will compare the Pregnancy Intuitive Eating Intervention (PIE-I) intervention group with the wait-list control to see what impact the PIE-I has on maternal well-being. Participants randomized to the intervention group will complete the 8 week asynchronous IE intervention and have an opportunity to interview at the end of the study.
• Age ≥18 years
• Pregnant women between 12 weeks and \<22 weeks gestation
• Pre-pregnancy BMI 30.0 kg/m² or greater
• Able to read and understand English (for intervention materials and questionnaires)
• Receiving prenatal care at UC San Diego Health (UCSD)
• Reliable access to a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or computer) with internet connection