Overview
The purpose of this interventional trial is to test the efficacy of the remote delivery of the StEP:Prenatal intervention compared to standard prenatal care in pregnant individuals planning to receive prenatal and pediatric care at Bellevue Hospital. The primary aims are to determine the efficacy of the remotely delivered StEP:Prenatal intervention on diet, lifestyle behaviors, social determinants of health (SDoH), and pregnancy outcomes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Currently pregnant in the first trimester (up to 13 weeks, 6 days)
- Speak English or Spanish fluently
- Intent to receive prenatal and pediatric care at Bellevue
- ≥18 years
- Have a smart phone or device with internet access
- Willing and able to provide consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe illness (severe medical or mental health condition e.g. cancer, epilepsy neuromuscular disease, psychosis or bipolar disorder).
Note: Diabetes, hypertension, depression are not excluded.
- Living in a shelter
- Receiving treatment for drug or alcohol use