MATERNAL HEALTH

This study tests whether combining data tracking with community doula support can reduce racial disparities in pregnancy outcomes, especially low birthweight. About 60,000 Black patients at 39 North Carolina clinics will be randomly assigned to standard care, data tracking, doula…

This study compares virtual reality-based relaxation with in-person relaxation for pregnant women hospitalized with preeclampsia, a condition causing high blood pressure. Researchers will measure anxiety, comfort, heart rate, and baby's well-being in 96 participants. The goal is …

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program can improve how women remember their childbirth and reduce feelings of trauma. About 80 women who had a vaginal birth will take part. Half will do the mindfulness program online, and the other half will not. Researchers will …

This study looks at how things that happen early in life—like pregnancy complications or birth outcomes—can affect the health of mothers and children later on. Researchers are following 24,000 mothers and their babies born at Boston Medical Center. The goal is to learn more about…

This study looks at two ways to provide care after childbirth: a telehealth program called Telehealth MOM and the usual care. Researchers want to see which model helps more women complete their 6-week checkup. About 1,500 pregnant women from rural and low-income areas will take p…

This study looks at whether doulas who receive extra training in supporting mental health (called PMADs) can help pregnant women in rural Montana feel more confident, supported, and less depressed or anxious. About 75 pregnant women will be split into three groups: one with a reg…

This study aims to find out how many new mothers at a high-risk pregnancy clinic experience postpartum depression. Researchers will screen 100 women using a simple questionnaire and track how often the condition is detected. The goal is to improve screening and ensure women get t…