Abstract
<h3>Objective</h3> To develop, deliver, and evaluate a SNAP-Ed program using technology to reach pregnant moms. <h3>Use of Theory or Research</h3> Transformational learning theory was used to integrate key information, skill building, and affective engagement. <h3>Target Audience</h3> Limited resource pregnant moms and Extension educators trained to deliver the course. <h3>Program Description</h3> Today's Mom: HappyHealthy Baby, was developed as an online course for pregnant moms, adapted from the face-to-face Today's Mom curriculum using the 6-D model of project management. The course uses multiple technology elements focused on skill-building and participant engagement while addressing common barriers to face-to-face program participation. Each of the six lessons features videos with Extension educators and relatable moms delivering nutrition messages, recipe videos, a physical activity video, games to practice, tips to apply between lessons, and goal-setting activities. Extension educators were trained to facilitate the course and engage pregnant moms. <h3>Evaluation Methods</h3> Key informant interviews were used with limited resource moms throughout the development process; focus groups and journals were used to collect data among Extension educators who taught the course pilot. Data were reviewed for themes. <h3>Results</h3> Interviews with limited resource moms (n = 10) throughout the development process suggested ways to improve the course experience (e.g., clarifying the enrollment process and improving usability). Interviewees validated the course could be completed on mobile phones and found the course look/feel and content to be relevant. In fall 2021, the course was piloted with pregnant moms (n = 4) and mothers who had recently delivered babies (n = 6). Formative data collected among Extension educators during the pilot suggest a need for building trust and engagement between educators and limited resource moms. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Continued evaluation is needed to inform further course development and means of engaging the audience. Learning about processes used to adapt SNAP-Ed nutrition education curricula for digital delivery may provide a framework for others desiring to develop technology-based nutrition education. <h3>Funding</h3> Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education.
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