Table 3 Outcome variables at 6 weeks postpartum

Weight

Weight, kg

79.3 (16.8)

79.2 (17.6)

0.73

BMI, kg/m²

30.8 (5.6)

30.8 (5.5)

0.99

Weight Change, kg

2.0 (5.7)

0.5 (4.5)

0.047

BMI Change, kg/m²

0.8 (2.3)

0.2 (1.7)

0.046

Birth

Mean Gestation, wks

39.2 (1.84)

39.3 (1.68)

0.77

Birth Weight, kg

3.3 (0.5)

3.4 (0.6)

0.11

Breast Feeding Status (%)

Exclusively breast

68.6

63.4

0.59

Breast and Formula

15.7

22.5

Physical Activity

Steps/day - Baseline

5438 (3145)

5984 (3095)

0.4

Steps/day - Postpartum

5511 (5973)

6245 (4226)

0.6