Prenatal classes may prevent postpartum trauma, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT06992791

First seen Nov 14, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at whether teaching first-time mothers about common events during labor can lower their risk of post-traumatic stress after giving birth. Researchers will enroll 400 pregnant women and give them surveys before and after delivery to measure stress and fear. The goal is to see if simple education can improve mental health outcomes for new moms.

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Locations

  • University of California, San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92122, United States

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