Understanding Weight Changes in Pregnancy and Postpartum

The goal of Understanding Weight Changes in Pregnancy and Postpartum is to advance knowledge of optimal dietary intake and appropriate weight management strategies in pregnant and postpartum women. This will be achieved by conducting a Calorimetry Assessment in Postpartum Women, reviewing and analyzing information already collected from the APrON Study, and conducting an Environmental Scan of nutrition and physical activity interventions to learn about what works, what doesn’t work, and how.

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Universal Strategies: Promoting Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain to All Pregnant Women

Universal strategies will be developed to promote healthy weight management and healthy eating for those living in Alberta. These strategies will be developed based on the results of the Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain Project and will be appropriate for the general population. 

Selected Strategies: Working with Community-Based Organizations

The goal of developing selected strategies is to address the unique health needs of diverse groups of women living in Alberta. In partnership with community-based organizations and community stakeholders, selected strategies to promote healthy weight management and healthy eating will be tailored to meet the needs for these diverse groups.

Selected Strategies: Working with a First Nations Community

The goal of developing selected strategies is to address the unique health needs that women of First Nations Communities face. In partnership with First Nations Communities and women residing on-reserve, selected strategies will be tailored to promote healthy weight management and healthy eating for First Nations communities in Alberta.  

Scientific Community: International Network

The goal of bringing together an International Network of research and practice leaders is to enhance opportunities for knowledge exchange, capacity building and research collaboration.