This observational study, called "Healthy Start," is looking into how a mother's diet during pregnancy might affect her child's health later in life. Researchers want to see if too much nutrition for the baby while in the womb (fetal over-nutrition) is linked to obesity, problems with metabolism (how the body uses food for energy), and heart issues in children. They are studying pregnant women and their babies. To join, you must be a pregnant woman living in Colorado, less than 23 weeks pregnant, and not have certain health conditions like multiple pregnancies, cancer, or diabetes. The study will measure the baby's fat mass at birth and again at 5 years old to see if there's a connection.

Study design

This is an observational study planning to enroll 2821 participants. It follows a group of ethnically diverse pregnant women and their children over time.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants' children will have their fat mass measured at birth and again at 5 years of age.

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