PREGNANCY RELATED

This study tested a program that combines short therapy sessions and a mobile app to help pregnant and postpartum women stick with their buprenorphine medication for opioid use disorder. Fifteen women enrolled and took part in therapy appointments and used the app for up to 9 mon…

This study looked at two different ways to give iodine supplements to pregnant women. One group received routine iodine pills, while the other group received iodine or iron pills based on their urine iodine levels. The goal was to see which approach better manages iodine status d…

This study tested a small, portable ultrasound probe (echopen) for pregnancy follow-ups in Senegal, where access to standard ultrasound machines is limited. Researchers compared images from the echopen probe to those from regular ultrasound machines in 224 pregnant women. The goa…

This study looked at whether a stretching routine could help reduce cardiovascular risk in pregnant women with obesity. 224 women participated from week 27 to 37 of pregnancy. The stretching group was compared to a group doing moderate or vigorous activity. The main focus was on …

This study tested a new way of providing prenatal care that includes fathers. 216 young couples were given check-ups and services to help them build parenting skills, strengthen their relationship, and find jobs. The goal was to see if this approach helps families feel more prepa…

This study tested whether home visits by healthcare providers during pregnancy improve outcomes for first-time mothers and their babies. 64 low-risk pregnant women in Turkey took part. Researchers measured changes in pregnancy knowledge, rates of vaginal birth, breastfeeding conf…

This study followed 71 babies born to mothers who were treated for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Researchers compared two types of buprenorphine (a long-acting shot vs. daily pills) to see if one led to better thinking, language, and movement skills in the infants. The go…

This study tested a program called OPTIMIZE to help African American pregnant women get better care during and after pregnancy. Half of the clinics used a special checklist and offered a patient navigator, while the other half provided standard care. The goal was to see if the pr…

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…

This study looked at how cells in the placenta manage two processes: autophagy (cell cleaning) and apoptosis (cell death). Researchers measured these in 97 pregnant women, some with normal pregnancies and some at risk for complications. The goal was to understand how these proces…