Happy New Year from UCSF and CPMC ~

We are excited to announce our next round of classes for the MAMAS Study
which tests interventions including stress reduction techniques, healthy
eating and active lifestyle to promote healthy weight gain during
pregnancy for overweight women.

We are currently seeking 30 participants for our classes beginning
February 22nd and are hoping you might be able to help us spread the
word. We are looking for the following:

WHO:
~ Women in the first 1/2 of pregnancy (20 weeks or less) ~ Overweight or
Obese ~ Low- to mid-income

WHAT:
~ Participants will attend a FREE 8-week class on stress reduction,
healthy eating and active lifestyle ~ Stress reduction techniques
include mindfulness and emotion regulation.
~ Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires and several
biomedical measures before and after the classes.
~ Participants will be PAID up to $475 for participation

If you have patients/clients who might benefit from participation,
please feel free to have them contact me at (415) 600-5772 or
momshealthstudy@gmail.com.  Additionally, attached is a study flyer
which you can post in your clinic or center or pass out to your
patients/clients.
If you would like additional flyers or recruitment materials, please let
me know.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!
Best wishes, Nina

Nina Fry, MA
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mind Body Medicine Research Group
California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute 2200 Webster
Street, Room 306 San Francisco, CA  94115
Ph:   (415) 600-5772
www.momshealthstudy.com