Baby's checkup could also help moms plan next pregnancy

NCT ID NCT04092530

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a simple idea: scheduling a mother's postpartum birth control appointment at the same time as her baby's well-visit. Over 2,500 women at community health centers were included. The goal was to see if this co-scheduling helps more women get contraception within two months after giving birth, reducing the chance of closely spaced pregnancies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: co-scheduling of appointments
What this could lead to: If it works, this approach could make it easier for new mothers to get timely contraception, reducing health risks from closely spaced pregnancies.
What could go wrong: This is a completed behavioral study, not a drug trial. Success depends on clinic implementation and patient uptake, which may vary across different settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

puerperal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONTRACEPTION FAMILY PLANNING POSTPARTUM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Friend Health

Chicago, Illinois, 60615, United States
Heartland Health Centers

Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States
Infant Welfare Society

Chicago, Illinois, 60647, United States
Malama O ke Ola

Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793, United States
Settlement Health

New York, New York, 10029, United States

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