PREGNANCY

This study tested a program called eMOMS that combines breastfeeding support with a diabetes prevention plan for pregnant women who were overweight or obese before pregnancy. The program was delivered by a health coach through a mobile app. Researchers wanted to see if it could h…

This study tested a 12-week lifestyle physical activity program for 16 pregnant women who used cannabis at least once a week before pregnancy and wanted to stop. Participants wore a Fitbit and received coaching to increase their daily steps and activity. The goal was to see if mo…

This study tested whether providing education to pregnant women and their partners helps them better cope with stress as a couple, improves their relationship adjustment, reduces pregnancy complaints, and enhances quality of life. The study included 68 first-time pregnant women a…

This study looked at whether watching a virtual reality video or coloring a mandala can reduce anxiety in pregnant women during a non-stress test (NST), a common check on baby's health. 108 pregnant women took part, and researchers measured their anxiety, satisfaction, and test r…

This study tested whether giving spiritual support with the Maryam plant and reciting Surah Maryam (a chapter from the Quran) could help Muslim women feel less pain and anxiety during early labor. 125 women in the early active phase of labor took part. The results showed that the…

This study looked at whether simple, drug-free methods like massage or a warm shower during labor can improve a mother's experience. 120 first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies were split into three groups: one received lower back massage, one took a warm shower, and one had…

This study explored how a pregnant woman's activity level influences her baby's health in the third trimester. Researchers measured the physical activity of 159 women and checked blood flow in the uterus, the baby's heart rate, and birth weight. The goal was to see if too little …

This study looked at whether a breastfeeding education class could help first-time parents bond with their baby during pregnancy. 101 parents took part, with some receiving the class online and others not. Researchers measured feelings of attachment before and after the class to …

This study tested a new tool called OdonAssist™ for helping with vaginal births when extra assistance is needed. It was used with 20 women in a rural Ethiopian hospital to see if it is safe, easy to use, and acceptable to mothers and doctors. The goal is to gather early informati…

This study tested a mobile app called JUN that uses artificial intelligence to track symptoms and give timely feedback to pregnant women. The goal was to see if using the app helps women feel more confident in managing their health. Fifty pregnant women in Texas, Minnesota, or Or…