Postpartum

This pilot study looks at two strategies to help pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorder stay in treatment. One strategy screens for social needs like housing or childcare and connects patients to support. The other offers rewards for recovery-supportive behavi…

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 t…

This pilot study tests whether a mobile health app called BumptUp can help pregnant and postpartum women in rural areas increase their physical activity. Participants will either use the app with exercise plans and education or receive a standard educational brochure. The study w…

This study looked at 86 women with Factor V Leiden or Factor II mutations who had no history of blood clots. Researchers compared how long doctors prescribed blood thinners after childbirth (less than 2 weeks vs. 6 weeks) to see if shorter treatment was still effective at prevent…

This study tests whether listening to live ukulele music for 30 minutes, one day after a cesarean delivery, can help reduce pain-related distress and anxiety while improving overall comfort. First-time mothers who had a C-section under spinal anesthesia will be randomly assigned …

This study looked at whether a 4-week resistance training program is doable for women who had pregnancy complications like preeclampsia or preterm birth. Seven new moms participated, and researchers measured how well they stuck with the exercises and how they felt about them. The…

This study followed 200 nurses returning to work after childbirth to understand how their work engagement changes over time. Researchers used surveys to measure work involvement and social support. The goal is to develop strategies that help nurses adapt better and improve patien…

This completed study of 292 women looked at tailbone pain (coccydynia) after childbirth. Researchers used the Paris Questionnaire to measure pain and compared it with quality-of-life and functional scores. The goal was to see if this simple questionnaire could help doctors better…

This completed study from Acibadem University looked at what factors affect how a mother bonds with her newborn after birth. Researchers surveyed 104 healthy mothers who had a normal delivery and healthy babies. The goal was to better understand bonding, which can help improve su…