The sessions encompass information about healthy eating for mum to be and baby including food safety and breast feeding advice. Every other week a fun and safe exercise session is led by an experienced ante-natal coach.
Who is it for?
Overweight pregnant ladies living in the Bedford area.
Eligibility Criteria
Pregnant ladies with a BMI > 30kg/m2 but <35kg.m2.
The evidence
BZ Bumps is underpinned by behaviour change techniques such as social support, goals and planning and feedback and monitoring. The programme follows the recommendations in the NICE (2010) PH 27 guidance on weight management during pregnancy and also the American Institute of Health’s guidance on weight gain during pregnancy.
The outcomes
Modest weight gain during pregnancy, improved mental well-being and improved dietary and physical activity habits.
