Guiding new moms: can a personal navigator improve postpartum health?

NCT ID NCT03922334

Summary

This study tested whether assigning a personal patient navigator to low-income women after childbirth improves their health and healthcare. The navigator provided one-on-one support for up to a year, helping with doctor visits, breastfeeding, birth control, and other needs. Researchers compared the health outcomes of 405 women who had a navigator to those who received standard care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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