POSTPARTUM COMPLICATION

This study tests whether giving a clotting protein called factor XIII early can reduce blood loss in women with heavy bleeding after childbirth. About 988 women having a vaginal delivery will be randomly assigned to receive either factor XIII plus standard care or standard care a…

This study compares two telehealth programs designed to help new mothers get faster care after childbirth, especially those with low income. About 3,500 women will receive either virtual education with reminders or a more interactive telehealth model. The goal is to see which app…

This study compares two common blood pressure medications, Nifedipine and Labetalol, to see which works better and is safer for women who develop high blood pressure after giving birth. About 500 new mothers will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs. The goal is to reduce…

This study tests a new method called U-CaVIT, which uses a balloon placed in the uterus to prevent severe bleeding after a C-section in women at high risk. About 70 participants will either get standard care or standard care plus the balloon. The goal is to see if the balloon red…

This study compares two types of shoulder exercises—scapular posterior tilt exercises and cross-body stretching—to see which better improves breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture in postpartum women with rounded shoulders. Thirty-four women who have had a C-section…

This study tests whether adding stability-oriented breathing exercises to standard Kegel exercises can help postpartum women reduce pain, close the abdominal gap (diastasis recti), and strengthen their core. Sixty women who had a C-section and are 6-7 weeks postpartum will be spl…

This study compares standard postpartum care to a technology-based program called H.E.A.R. for Mamas, which uses text messages and phone calls to screen new mothers for complications. About 2,900 Medicaid-insured women in South Carolina will take part. The goal is to see if this …