Table 3.
Outcome variables at 6 weeks postpartum
| Outcome variable | Control ( n 98) | Intervention ( n 104) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | |||
| Weight, kg | 79.3 (16.8) | 79.2 (17.6) | 0.73 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 30.8 (5.6) | 30.8 (5.5) | 0.99 |
| Weight Change, kg | 2.0 (5.7) | 0.5 (4.5) | 0.047 |
| BMI Change, kg/m2 | 0.8 (2.3) | 0.2 (1.7) | 0.046 |
| Birth | |||
| Mean Gestation, wks | 39.2 (1.84) | 39.3 (1.68) | 0.77 |
| Birth Weight, kg | 3.3 (0.5) | 3.4 (0.6) | 0.11 |
| Breast Feeding Status (%) | |||
| Exclusively breast | 68.6 | 63.4 | 0.59 |
| Breast and Formula | 15.7 | 22.5 | |
| Physical Activity | |||
| Steps/day - Baseline | 5438 (3145) | 5984 (3095) | 0.4 |
| Steps/day - Postpartum | 5511 (5973) | 6245 (4226) | 0.6 |
BMI (body mass index).