Revolutionizing pregnancy: interventional package for weight management among overweight women

Background. In this digital age, body weight management is vital for staying healthy, especially for women to conceive and deliver babies safely. Women with a BMI > 24.9 during the pre-conceptional or first trimester of pregnancy are prone to the risk of pregnancy and labor complications. Lack of physical activity negatively affects women’s health, especially during pregnancy. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an interventional package in preventing maternal and fetal complications and managing weight among overweight women during pregnancy. Methods. Sixteen samples were recruited by convenient sampling based on their BMI in the first trimester and were grouped into two groups: interventional package group (IPG) and control group (CG). IPG received an interventional package and walking while CG received Kegel exercises and walking based on ACOG guidelines in their second trimester of pregnancy for six weeks. Diagnostic ultrasound was used as the outcome measure to evaluate the subcutaneous abdominal fat thickness. Results. The pre-test and post-test ultrasound data showed considerable variation between the two groups, p < 0.001, where IPG showed better results than CG in weight management. Conclusion. This study concludes that the interventional package was effective in weight management and preventing complications in overweight mothers and assisted in faster recovery after delivery.