POSTPARTUM

This study aims to understand how the pelvic floor muscles and tissues heal during the first year after a vaginal birth. It will track 380 new mothers to see how physical changes relate to symptoms like incontinence and prolapse. A smaller group with symptoms will test if startin…

This study looks at how long women with a specific genetic risk factor should take blood thinners after giving birth to prevent dangerous clots. It will compare a shorter treatment (under 2 weeks) to a longer one (6 weeks) to see which is better at preventing clots and has fewer …

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help migrant women adopt healthier habits after having a baby. Researchers will enroll 200 women who recently gave birth and randomly assign them to either use the app for six months or join a waitlist. The goal is to see if the …

This study is testing an online program called STORK that aims to help first-time expectant couples navigate common sexual changes during pregnancy and after having a baby. The program provides education and skills to help couples maintain their connection and improve sexual sati…

This study is testing whether a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence can help new mothers in their recovery after childbirth. Researchers want to see if the chatbot can provide helpful pelvic floor health information and reduce feelings of loneliness. About 130 first-time m…

This study aims to see if a simple art activity—coloring mandala patterns—can help mothers feel less anxious and tired, and more confident and bonded with their babies after a cesarean section. Researchers will enroll 140 women who recently had a C-section. Half will color mandal…

This study aims to understand how new mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy use an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor during their first year after giving birth. Fifty participants will wear the monitor for six weeks after delivery and periodically throughout the yea…