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Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed an app to help women achieve a healthy weight gain and lifestyle during a pregnancy. The results from an evaluation of the app have now been published in two scientific articles. Using the app contributed to a better diet. Pregnant women with overweight or obesity who received the app also gained less weight during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a phase in life when many people try to do what is best for themselves and their baby. We think it s important to be able to offer a tool that has a sound base in research. Our vision is that the app will help both those working in maternity care and pregnant women, by providing support for a healthy lifestyle , says Marie Löf, professor at the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences at Linköping University, who has led the research.