POSTPARTUM

This study tests whether a one-time IV treatment of stem cell exosomes can repair blood vessel damage in 80 women who recently had preeclampsia. Preeclampsia raises the risk of heart disease later in life, and current treatments don't fully heal the blood vessels. Half the partic…

This study tests whether a single session of radiofrequency diathermy (a heat-based therapy) can improve pain sensitivity, heat perception, and tissue elasticity in postpartum women with separated abdominal muscles. Forty-eight women, some with and some without the condition, wil…

This study compares two types of core exercises—hypopressive training and transversus abdominis focused training—to see which better reduces urinary incontinence and improves pelvic floor function and quality of life in women after childbirth. Sixty women who had a normal vaginal…

This study tests whether 8 weeks of diaphragmatic breathing or pelvic stabilization exercises, done at home via video calls, can reduce pain and disability in 60 postpartum women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. Participants will also receive pelvic anatomy education. T…

This study tests a virtual program called MOVIN that helps pregnant people and new parents manage depression and anxiety. About 570 participants will use an online platform to work with a care coordinator and get personalized treatment plans. The goal is to see if this approach r…

This online registry is studying the safety and effectiveness of the CEFALY device, a non-invasive nerve stimulator worn on the forehead, for treating migraines during and after pregnancy. Pregnant women aged 18-44 with migraines can join, regardless of whether they use the devic…

This study tests whether a visual education tool can help new mothers recognize and report urgent warning signs after childbirth, such as deep vein thrombosis. Forty postpartum women will view pictures of complications and then answer questions to see if they understand and would…

This study looks at how long new mothers with high blood pressure should monitor their blood pressure from home after giving birth. Researchers will compare a 2-week program to a 6-week program to see which leads to better health outcomes. About 400 women who have already joined …

This study tests how easy and useful a new digital program called Hope-D is for managing weight during pregnancy and for 6 months after giving birth. The program includes a digital pathway, weight management plans, and coaching. 30 pregnant women with a BMI of 30 or higher will u…

This study in France tests whether having the national health insurance pay for vaccines during outpatient visits increases how many people get vaccinated. Researchers will compare vaccination rates for pneumococcal infections and whooping cough (pertussis) before and after the f…

This study aims to create a new scoring system (SOFA-OBS) that better predicts death risk for pregnant and postpartum women in intensive care. Researchers will collect routine data from 130 patients and test if a simple pulse oximeter can replace painful blood draws. The goal is …

This study follows 380 women for a year after vaginal delivery to see how pelvic floor muscles and tissues recover. It also tests whether early, personalized pelvic floor exercises can improve symptoms like urine leakage and pelvic organ prolapse compared to standard care. Partic…

This study is for first-time mothers having a vaginal birth. It aims to see if the length of time the baby's head is crowning (visible at the vaginal opening) is linked to a tear in a key pelvic muscle. Researchers will use ultrasound after birth to check for muscle injury and as…