MATERNAL BEHAVIOR

This study tests a community-based home visiting program for high-risk postpartum women in five rural Mississippi counties. The program uses the PEN-3 model to build trust and connect mothers with healthcare. Researchers will measure whether the program reduces emergency room vis…

This study tests whether a one-hour mindfulness-based education program given to new mothers within 24 hours of delivery can improve how they perceive their maternal role and reduce anxiety. Half of the 84 participants receive the mindfulness program plus standard discharge care,…

This study aims to improve postpartum care for high-risk women in the Mississippi Delta, especially Black women. Researchers will test a community-based program that focuses on building trust, improving health literacy, and strengthening family support. The goal is to reduce seve…

This study looks at whether believing common breastfeeding myths (like 'colostrum should be thrown away') lowers a mother's motivation to breastfeed. Researchers will survey 191 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months. The goal is to understand this link so that future support can be…

This study tests whether combining gentle mouth exercises with extra talking and reading in the NICU helps preterm infants (born 23-30 weeks) learn to feed by mouth and develop language skills. Researchers will track how quickly babies start and complete oral feeding, and measure…