POSTPARTUM

This study is testing whether a special smartphone app can help migrant women eat healthier and be more active after having a baby. Researchers will enroll 200 women who recently gave birth and randomly assign half to use the PRIMI app for six months. The app provides culturally …

This study aims to understand how the pelvic floor muscles and tissues heal during the first year after a vaginal birth. It will track 380 new mothers to see how physical changes relate to symptoms like incontinence and prolapse. A smaller group with symptoms will test if startin…

This study aims to find the best length of time to give blood-thinning medication to new mothers who have a specific genetic trait that increases their risk of developing dangerous blood clots after giving birth. Researchers will look back at the medical records of 100 women with…

This study is testing an online program called STORK that aims to help first-time expectant couples navigate common sexual changes during pregnancy and after having a baby. The program provides education and skills to help couples maintain their connection and improve sexual sati…

This study is testing whether a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence can help new mothers in their recovery after childbirth. Researchers want to see if the chatbot can provide helpful pelvic floor health information and reduce feelings of loneliness. About 130 first-time m…

This study aims to see if a simple art activity—coloring mandala patterns—can help mothers feel less anxious and tired, and more confident and bonded with their babies after a cesarean section. Researchers will enroll 140 women who recently had a C-section. Half will color mandal…

This study aims to understand how women who had diabetes during pregnancy use an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor during their first year after giving birth. Researchers will observe 50 participants as they wear the monitor to track their blood sugar levels and learn a…