Postpartum

This pilot study tests whether giving new mothers with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension a blood pressure cuff, extra education, and a reminder bracelet helps them manage their blood pressure at home. About 40 participants will receive these tools before leaving the hospit…

This trial tests whether a low-sodium diet can improve blood pressure control in people who had a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. Participants receive either a provided diet with less than 2000 mg of sodium per day or a standard diet with no salt restrictions for the first we…

This study compares two blood-thinning medicines given after delivery to prevent dangerous blood clots: apixaban (a pill taken twice a day) and enoxaparin (a daily shot). The trial enrolls women at high risk for clots after vaginal or cesarean birth. The main goal is to see which…

This trial tests whether a collaborative psychological model—combining daily music listening, a smartphone app with AI chatbot support and mindfulness exercises, telephone check-ins, and wearable monitoring—can reduce the risk of postnatal depression and persistent pain after chi…

This trial tests whether a lifestyle program that includes the partner can help women who had gestational diabetes improve their weight and blood sugar control. Participants receive three months of health education on diet, physical activity, and stress management, with one group…

Researchers at Stanford University are testing whether a single 120-minute pain relief skills class, called Empowered Relief, can help women who have ongoing pain after a cesarean delivery. The class teaches pain education, relaxation techniques, and cognitive strategies to refra…

This trial tests whether a coordinated care approach—where doulas provide continuous emotional and physical support and nurse-midwives deliver specialized postpartum care—can improve health outcomes for mothers whose babies are born before 34 weeks and admitted to the NICU. Parti…

This study tests whether a 12-week online core stability program can improve balance and trunk endurance in postpartum women. Forty participants will either do supervised video sessions three times a week or receive standard education. The goal is to see if remote exercise can he…

This study looks at whether coloring mandalas (circular patterns) can help reduce anxiety and tiredness, and improve breastfeeding confidence and mother-baby bonding in women who had a C-section. About 140 new mothers will either color mandalas twice a week for 5 weeks or receive…

This study will give 50 women who had gestational diabetes a continuous glucose monitor (Stelo) to wear after giving birth. The goal is to learn how their blood sugar levels change during daily life and how well the device works. Participants will use the monitor for up to 6 week…