Conquering Diseases

A Study Looking A Weight Stigma In Expectant And New Mothers

Description

Seeking women who are expectant or new mothers to participate in recorded interview sessions discussing experiences and opinions on weight and stigmas and a proposed intervention.

Overview

We are studying whether an intervention to prenatal care can be developed to help new and expectant mothers in larger bodies.

What we're hoping for

To develop and pilot test a Health at Every Size (HAES) intervention expecting mothers to combat weight stigma in people seeking healthcare.

Additional Information

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: Not Available

 Principal Investigator

Anna  Whelan, MD

UMass Chan Medical School

 Study Contact

Monalisa  Dmello

monalisa.dmello@umassmed.edu

 Location

UMMH Memorial Campus

281 Lincoln St. 

Worcester,MA 01605

508-334-1000