Study variables
macrosomia, depression
PRETERM BIRTH, EXCESSIVE WEIGHT GAIN IN PREGNANCY
The study’s dependent variables comprise the rate of excessive weight gain in pregnancy, 1-min Apgar score, neonatal weight, low-birth-weight, cesarean section, episiotomy occurrence, macrosomia incidence, preterm birth incidence, exclusive breastfeeding duration, self-efficacy level and postpartum depression. The independent variable is the group care interventions received by women, while age, education level, occupation status, gestational age as well as prenatal weight and BMI are considered control variables.