POSTPARTUM COMPLICATION

This study tests whether giving a clotting protein called factor XIII early can reduce blood loss in women with heavy bleeding after childbirth. About 988 women having a vaginal delivery in Switzerland will take part. Those who continue bleeding after standard care will either re…

This study compares two common blood pressure medicines, Nifedipine and Labetalol, to see which one works better and is safer for women who develop high blood pressure after giving birth. About 500 new mothers will take one of the two drugs, and researchers will track how well th…

This study compares two ways of caring for new mothers after they leave the hospital: telemedicine (video or phone visits) versus standard in-person clinic visits. The goal is to see which approach helps find and treat problems like high blood pressure, wound infections, or blood…

This study tests a new method called U-CaVIT, which uses a balloon placed in the uterus to prevent severe bleeding after a C-section in women at high risk. About 70 participants will either get standard care or standard care plus the balloon. The goal is to see if the balloon hel…

This study looks at whether adding stability-oriented breathing exercises to standard Kegel exercises helps postpartum women heal better. About 60 women who had C-sections and have a small abdominal gap (3-5 cm) will do either Kegels alone or Kegels plus breathing exercises three…

This study tests two types of shoulder exercises in 34 postpartum women with rounded shoulders to see which one improves breastfeeding efficiency, latch quality, and posture. Participants will do either scapular posterior tilt exercises or cross-body stretching. The goal is to fi…

This study compares two ways of helping new mothers spot and treat health problems early: in-person visits versus text messages and phone calls. About 2,900 women on Medicaid in South Carolina will take part. The goal is to see if the technology-based approach reduces emergency d…