PREGNANCY

This study tests whether attending prenatal care in a group setting helps pregnant women with type 2 or gestational diabetes better control their blood sugar and manage weight after giving birth. About 117 English-speaking women up to 34 weeks pregnant are randomly assigned to ei…

This study tests whether teaching ThetaHealing meditation to first-time pregnant women can reduce their pain and fear during labor. Forty healthy women will learn the method before birth and use it during delivery, with brain waves measured by an EEG device. The goal is to improv…

This study looks at whether eating dates during the first three months of pregnancy can reduce nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) and improve iron levels. About 40 pregnant women will either eat dates, take standard anti-nausea medication, or follow their usual diet. The goal…

This study tests whether giving calcium carbonate to pregnant women during labor induction can shorten the time needed and reduce the amount of medication required. Researchers hope it will also lower the chance of stalled labor and cesarean deliveries. The study includes 250 wom…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness program designed for pregnancy and parenting can lower anxiety in expectant mothers. Researchers will enroll 60 pregnant women with elevated worry and randomly assign them to either the mindfulness class or a standard childbirth education…

This study tests whether laughter yoga or emotional freedom technique (EFT, a tapping therapy) can lower anxiety in pregnant women. About 120 women with moderate-to-high anxiety will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety…

This study follows pregnant women who took Wegovy (semaglutide) for weight management and compares their outcomes to similar pregnant women who did not take the drug. The goal is to see if Wegovy affects the health of the baby, including birth defects. Researchers will track infa…

This study looks at whether a special education program based on hypnobreastfeeding can help first-time mothers feel more confident and knowledgeable about breastfeeding. About 80 healthy pregnant women will take part. The program aims to boost breastfeeding success by combining …

This study was designed to see if MRI can measure blood flow in the placenta during pregnancy, especially in cases where the baby is not growing well (called IUGR). The researchers planned to compare MRI scans from pregnant women with and without growth problems. However, the stu…

This study looks at whether a free, short home visitation program for pregnant women can help them connect to community resources, feel more confident about their health, and lower their stress. About 450 women will take part, with half receiving the home visits and the other hal…