This study aims to understand how triglyceride levels (a type of fat in your blood) during pregnancy affect the amount of fat a newborn baby has. Researchers believe that high triglyceride levels, rather than blood sugar, might be a strong predictor of a baby's total fat and liver fat. You may be able to join if you are pregnant, less than 16 weeks along, between 21-39 years old, and have a pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) between 28-39 kg/m2. You cannot join if you have diabetes, a history of gestational diabetes, or certain other health conditions. The study will measure your triglyceride and glucose levels at home during pregnancy. After birth, your baby's fat will be measured using special equipment.

Study design

This is an observational study involving 140 pregnant women. It is not testing a new treatment, but rather observing how natural body processes relate to newborn health.

What's involved

You would monitor your triglyceride and glucose levels at home at specific times during your pregnancy. About two weeks after your baby is born, their total fat and liver fat will be measured.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Newborn fat mass is measured 7-14 days after birth, which indicates the follow-up period for the baby.

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