Women's experiences of a maternal obesity service
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Women's experiences of a maternal obesity service
IRAS ID
231105
Contact name
Hora Soltani
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sheffield Hallam University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
Obesity has been associated with an increased risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity (CEMACH 2007). Similarly increased gestational weight gain (GWG) has shown to be associated with adverse outcomes such as increased risk of a large baby, interventional birth, maternal weight retention (Viswanathan 2008) and childhood obesity (Tie 2014)as well as reduced incidence of breastfeeding (Li 2003). The overall aim of the project is to provide independent, robust evidence for a nationally recognised, innovative midwife-led obesity management service in Northern England. A previous part of the study has evaluated the relationship among weight management service provision, maternal BMI, gestational weight gain and pregnancy outcomes, as well as weight changes in the offspring.
The aim of this part of the study is to evaluate women's experiences of being offered and using the maternal obesity service ‘Monday clinic’ service in Doncaster and Bassetlaw during pregnancy. An independent evaluation such as this is needed to allow national credibility and the potential for rolling out the service.REC name
East of England - Essex Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/EE/0378
Date of REC Opinion
5 Sep 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion