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- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Mobile health program improves postpartum weight loss in women with gestational diabetes
Última actualización 29 de agosto de 2026
Key finding
Women randomized to FAB lost 4.3 kg compared to loss in the control group of 1.3 kg.
The study evaluated the effectiveness of the Fit After Baby (FAB) mobile health intervention for postpartum weight loss compared to the Text4baby (T4B) control. FAB showed significant weight loss in unaffected participants at 12 months postpartum.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
The study evaluated the effectiveness of the Fit After Baby (FAB) mobile health intervention for postpartum weight loss compared to the Text4baby (T4B) control. FAB showed significant weight loss in unaffected participants at 12 months postpartum.
Clinical relevance
Postpartum weight management is crucial for women's health, and effective interventions can support long-term weight loss and overall well-being. The findings suggest that tailored behavioral-lifestyle programs like FAB can be beneficial for certain groups of postpartum women, potentially aiding in healthier lifestyle choices and reducing obesity risk.
Keep in mind
Results may not be generalizable to all postpartum women. Limited sample size could affect the robustness of findings. No data on long-term sustainability of weight loss.
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Jacinda MN, Laura P, Andrey S, et al. Fit After Baby: A Mobile Health Intervention for Postpartum Weight Loss. PLOS ONE. 2024;19(1):e0296244. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0296244
Efectos Principales
No significant weight change observed for the entire study population (0 kg, p=0.42).
Women in the FAB group lost significantly more weight than those in T4B (-4.3 kg, p=0.0451).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Fit After Baby (FAB), Text4baby (T4B) and Weight change.
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Primary intervention
Fit After Baby (FAB)
Primary outcomes
- Weight change
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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 51
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- Contributes to 2 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic
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Tema de evidencia
Weight Loss
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Study findings
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- FAB intervention led to a significant weight loss of -4.3 kg in unaffected participants.
- Overall, no significant weight change was found for the entire study group.
- The effectiveness of FAB remains unclear for the broader population.
A quién se aplica
- Postpartum women seeking weight loss solutions.
- Women without complications during pregnancy.
Tener en Cuenta
- Results may not apply to women with postpartum complications.
- The study's findings are based on a specific population and may not be widely applicable.
- Further research is needed to explore long-term effects and sustainability of the intervention.
Entre Líneas
- Results may not be generalizable to all postpartum women.
- Limited sample size could affect the robustness of findings.
- No data on long-term sustainability of weight loss.
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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.
This study contributes to evidence on Fit After Baby (FAB) and Body Weight, Text4baby (T4B) and Body Weight.
Relaciones de evidencia relacionadas
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Behavioral & Lifestyle
Fit After Baby (FAB) → Body Weight
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Text4baby (T4B) → Body Weight
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Body Weight Evidence Hub
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outcome_hubMeasures Body Weight as a key outcome.
Fit After Baby (FAB) Evidence Hub
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1 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Fit After Baby (FAB) evidence base.
Text4baby (T4B) Evidence Hub
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1 studies
intervention_hubContributes to Text4baby (T4B) evidence base.
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Does Fit After Baby (FAB) improve weight change?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Fit After Baby (FAB) for Weight change.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
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Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Text4baby (T4B) improve weight change?
Emerging Evidence
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Text4baby (T4B) for Weight change.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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