MATERNAL HEALTH

This study will test whether virtual doula services—support via video calls—can improve birth outcomes and satisfaction for first-time mothers living in rural areas. About 614 pregnant women in their second or early third trimester will be randomly assigned to receive virtual dou…

This study looks at how to find tuberculosis (TB) in pregnant and postpartum women in Guinea-Bissau. Researchers will test new screening methods, including a symptom checklist, stool tests, and AI-powered chest X-rays, to see if they work better than current approaches. About 720…

This study looks at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help teach pregnant women about climate change and its effects on their health and their baby's health. About 82 pregnant women will take part, with some getting AI-assisted lessons and others getting standard care. Res…

This study will look at medical records of 770 women who had C-sections in two hospitals in Assiut, Egypt, during 2026. Researchers will use the WHO's Robson system to group women by their pregnancy details and see which groups have the most C-sections. The goal is to find ways t…

This study looks at how a woman's diet and things like food access affect her health, breastfeeding, and her baby's growth. About 125 pregnant women will join from before birth until their baby is 12 months old, all from home using phone or video calls. Researchers will collect d…

This study looks at whether training healthcare providers can help pregnant patients get more support at work, like time off or schedule changes. About 400 pregnant women and their doctors will take part. The goal is to see if this training leads to better job protections and hea…

This study looks at 40 mothers and their babies to see if mindfulness training during pregnancy helps them handle stress better together. Researchers will measure heart rate and breathing patterns during a lab stress task when babies are 6 months old. They want to know if better …