POSTPARTUM PERIOD

This trial tests a 9-month program for women who had preeclampsia during their first pregnancy. The program includes online screening, group meetings, and a smartphone app to help monitor blood pressure and weight. Researchers want to see if it improves heart health and promotes …

This study tests whether using ultrasound after a cesarean section can detect anemia from blood loss earlier than standard blood tests. About 276 women who had a C-section will be randomly assigned to receive either an ultrasound or usual care. The goal is to see if ultrasound ca…

This study tests whether combining motivational interviewing with digital game assignments can prevent pregnant women who quit smoking from relapsing after giving birth. Seventy-two women in their second trimester who stopped smoking early in pregnancy will receive either the spe…

This study looks at whether Pilates or moderate aerobic exercise helps new moms lose pregnancy weight more effectively. Over 8 weeks, 30 women who are 6 to 24 weeks postpartum will do either Pilates or aerobic exercise three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in weigh…

This study tests whether teaching new mothers how to do acupressure on themselves can help them breastfeed exclusively for longer. 360 mothers will either get standard care or also learn acupressure within 48 hours after giving birth. Researchers will track breastfeeding rates at…

This study explores how severe sleep deprivation in the first 48 hours after childbirth impacts a mother's motivation to breastfeed and her breastfeeding success. Researchers will track 167 new mothers, including those who had C-sections, using surveys and feeding assessments. Th…

This study looks at how support from a partner influences parenting confidence and depression risk in first-time mothers. Researchers will survey 193 women who are within 12 months of giving birth. The goal is to understand whether partner support helps protect against postpartum…