Sleep characteristics modify the associations of physical activity during pregnancy and gestational weight gain

The associations of PAEE change and the log-odds eGWG across the distribution of sleep characteristics

In this secondary data analysis of a prospective cohort during pregnancy, Dr. Michele Levine and her team examined the impact of sleep characteristics in the second trimester of pregnancy on the association between physical activity change and gestational weight gain. Based on findings from this study, weight management interventions in pregnancy should consider screening for and addressing poor sleep in the second trimester.

Read more about Dr. Levine's findings here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35870008/