Puerperal disorder

This pilot study tests whether giving new mothers with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension a blood pressure cuff, extra education, and a reminder bracelet helps them manage their blood pressure at home. About 40 participants will receive these tools before leaving the hospit…

This trial tests whether a low-sodium diet can improve blood pressure control in people who had a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. Participants receive either a provided diet with less than 2000 mg of sodium per day or a standard diet with no salt restrictions for the first we…

This study tests whether doulas can successfully deliver an 8-week program called YouMatter to new or expecting mothers at risk for postpartum depression. The program combines mental health support, parenting tips, and self-care. Forty mothers with mild depression symptoms will p…

This study compares two blood-thinning medicines given after delivery to prevent dangerous blood clots: apixaban (a pill taken twice a day) and enoxaparin (a daily shot). The trial enrolls women at high risk for clots after vaginal or cesarean birth. The main goal is to see which…

This trial tests whether a collaborative psychological model—combining daily music listening, a smartphone app with AI chatbot support and mindfulness exercises, telephone check-ins, and wearable monitoring—can reduce the risk of postnatal depression and persistent pain after chi…

This trial tests whether a lifestyle program that includes the partner can help women who had gestational diabetes improve their weight and blood sugar control. Participants receive three months of health education on diet, physical activity, and stress management, with one group…

This study tests two medicines—carbetocin (given through a vein) and misoprostol (given as a rectal tablet)—to see which works better at preventing dangerous heavy bleeding after vaginal delivery in women with risk factors. About 146 women will take part. The goal is to find the …

Stanford researchers are testing whether a single 120-minute pain relief class called Empowered Relief can help women with severe pain after cesarean delivery. The class teaches pain education, relaxation, deep breathing, and cognitive behavioral skills, and participants receive …

Researchers at Stanford University are testing whether a single 120-minute pain relief skills class, called Empowered Relief, can help women who have ongoing pain after a cesarean delivery. The class teaches pain education, relaxation techniques, and cognitive strategies to refra…

This trial tests whether a coordinated care approach—where doulas provide continuous emotional and physical support and nurse-midwives deliver specialized postpartum care—can improve health outcomes for mothers whose babies are born before 34 weeks and admitted to the NICU. Parti…

This trial tests a wearable vest that uses heat, massage, and vibration to stimulate milk flow in mothers who have had a cesarean delivery and whose babies are in the NICU. Participants use the vest three times daily for 10 days, alongside standard lactation care. The study measu…

This study tests whether a 12-week online core stability program can improve balance and trunk endurance in postpartum women. Forty participants will either do supervised video sessions three times a week or receive standard education. The goal is to see if remote exercise can he…

This study looks at whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can help reduce anxiety and tiredness, and improve breastfeeding confidence and mother-baby bonding in women who had a C-section. About 140 new mothers will either color mandalas twice a week for 5 weeks or receive…

This study tests whether three telehealth visits with a community health worker after childbirth can help new mothers complete their postpartum checkup and spot complications sooner. Researchers will compare 500 women who get these calls plus standard care against those who only …

This observational study looks at how social media use relates to body image concerns, sleep quality, sexuality, and physical activity in women during the first year after childbirth. Researchers will ask 85 postpartum women to complete online questionnaires about these topics. T…

This study tracks how a pregnant person's heart and lungs change over the course of pregnancy and after childbirth. Researchers will use non-invasive tests to measure blood flow and airway function, aiming to understand how these changes relate to the development of preeclampsia,…

This study looks at how different visitor policies in maternity wards impact mothers' mental health and newborn health. Researchers will survey 8,000 women in France about their postpartum experience and screen for depression. The goal is to create science-based guidelines for ho…

This study follows 376 pregnant women from late pregnancy to 12 weeks after birth. Researchers measure hip, pelvic, and abdominal muscle function to see if these factors are linked to how a baby is delivered (vaginal or cesarean) and whether women develop pelvic floor problems li…

This study follows 30 women with postpartum abdominal wall insufficiency syndrome (PPAWIS) to understand how the condition affects their quality of life, body image, and sexual function. Participants will fill out surveys at the start and during follow-up while receiving their us…

This study will give 50 women who had gestational diabetes a continuous glucose monitor (Stelo) to wear after giving birth. The goal is to learn how their blood sugar levels change during daily life and how well the device works. Participants will use the monitor for up to 6 week…