PREGNANCY RELATED

This study will give 130 pregnant women in Tanzania two different types of prenatal supplements—one with multiple micronutrients (MMS) and one with just iron and folic acid (IFA)—to see which one they like better and causes fewer side effects. Each woman will try both supplements…

This trial tests a program designed to help adolescent girls in Tanzania avoid unplanned pregnancies by improving access to contraception and reproductive health information. Participants receive educational text messages and interactive voice responses on their phones, plus supp…

This study tests whether simulating common stressful events during labor—like a drop in baby's heart rate or an emergency C-section—can reduce fear and anxiety in first-time pregnant women. Fifty women in their third trimester will practice these scenarios and then report their c…

This study looks at whether a mindfulness-based self-compassion program can help first-time pregnant women feel less fear about childbirth, reduce pregnancy stress, and increase comfort. About 80 women who are 28 weeks or further along in their first pregnancy will take part. The…

This study will gather information from hospitals across the country about pregnant women who are critically ill and need a cesarean delivery, especially when it happens outside a standard operating room. The goal is to better understand the risks and outcomes for both the mother…

This study will give 40 pregnant people a Garmin activity tracker to see if it's a useful tool for measuring and encouraging physical activity during pregnancy. Researchers want to learn how often people wear the device and if they find it helpful. The goal is to gather informati…