A Postpartum Motivational Interviewing Group Intervention for Women with a History of Gestational Diabetes

INTERVENTION: A motivational interviewing group which involves reflection on the experience of gestational diabetes, what the women know about life after gestational diabetes, a discussion on their current lifestyle and encouraging intrinsic motivation to make changes if appropriate. This one off session will take 2 hours and can be followed up with additional support at home or via telephone if deemed useful. CONDITION: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus PRIMARY OUTCOME: Motivation‐ measured using readiness rulers for importance, confidence and readiness to change: fat intake, sugar intake, portion size, exercise, fruit and vegetable intake, keeping a healthy weight. ; SECONDARY OUTCOME: Eating habits (rapid eating assessment for participants shortened version) ; Physical exercise (International physical activity questionnaire) INCLUSION CRITERIA: women with a history of gestational diabetes in their last pregnancy, 3‐12 months postpartum; 18 years or over; able to give informed consent; fluent in English