HBPM + lifestyle intervention
Participants in this arm received all interventions outlined above for
the HPBM arm, plus an electronic scale (iHealth Lite Wireless Scale,
model HS4) plus access to the HH4NM lifestyle program website, which
includes: audiovisual modules on healthy eating, modeled on the Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, increasing physical
activity and identifying barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle.(21)
Participants received online badges for completing modules and setting
goals through action plans and received personalized lifestyle coaching
from a registered dietician (ATR). Coaching was provided through six
scheduled calls and three scheduled emails, with interim communication
as initiated by participants. Interested participants were also enrolled
in a study-specific Facebook group to allow for peer support through
communication with each other and the lifestyle coach. Finally,
participants received access to a toolbox of additional resources,
including meal plans, recipes and instructional exercise videos that
could be done with an infant.