PREGNANCY RELATED

This study tested whether adding extra sexual health services (like HIV self-tests and birth control) to a football-based program helps more teenage girls in Zambia get tested for HIV and use prevention methods. Over 2,000 girls from 32 schools took part. The program also aimed t…

This study tested a program that combines short therapy sessions and a mobile app to help pregnant and postpartum women stick with their buprenorphine medication for opioid use disorder. Fifteen women enrolled and took part in therapy appointments and used the app for up to 9 mon…

This study looked at two different ways to give iodine supplements to pregnant women. One group received routine iodine pills, while the other group received iodine or iron pills based on their urine iodine levels. The goal was to see which approach better manages iodine status d…

This study tested a small, portable ultrasound probe (echopen) for pregnancy follow-ups in Senegal, where access to standard ultrasound machines is limited. Researchers compared images from the echopen probe to those from regular ultrasound machines in 224 pregnant women. The goa…

This study looked at whether a specific hand massage technique (called Su-Jok) can help reduce low back pain and increase comfort in pregnant women. Researchers worked with 74 pregnant women who had back pain. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could make a dif…

This study looked at whether hand massage techniques can reduce severe nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) and improve quality of life in pregnant women. 70 hospitalized pregnant women took part. Researchers used a special hand massage method called Su-jok to see if it h…

This study looked at whether a stretching routine could help reduce cardiovascular risk in pregnant women with obesity. 224 women participated from week 27 to 37 of pregnancy. The stretching group was compared to a group doing moderate or vigorous activity. The main focus was on …

This study followed 71 infants whose mothers received either a monthly shot or daily pills for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Researchers used a standard child development test to compare how the two groups of babies grew and learned. The goal was to see if one treatment l…

This study looked at 74 pregnant women to compare two types of training: one focused on preparing for the role of motherhood, and the other on mindfulness-centered occupational therapy. The goal was to see which approach better helped women understand their own health and well-be…

This study followed about 1,600 women who had early pregnancy losses or fetal death, some with a blood clotting condition called obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome (oAPS). Researchers compared cancer rates over 17 years among women with oAPS, other clotting disorders, and no clo…

This study looked at how the antibiotic amoxicillin is processed in the body during pregnancy. The goal is to find the right dose to prevent congenital syphilis, which can harm babies. Thirteen pregnant women in their second or third trimester took part. Researchers measured drug…

This study looked at 472 pregnant women to understand why some refused to join a clinical trial on first-trimester screening for pre-eclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition. Researchers analyzed factors like age and background, and asked women who accepted or declined to share t…

This study followed 168 women with Multiple Sclerosis who were pregnant or planning pregnancy. Researchers conducted phone interviews every three months during pregnancy and tracked baby development for up to three years after birth. The goal was to understand how MS affects preg…

This study tested a smartphone app called JUN that uses artificial intelligence to track symptoms and provide timely advice to pregnant women. Researchers wanted to see if using the app helps women feel more capable of managing their health, especially those involved with the cri…

This study tested a program that brings fetal ultrasound and care coordination into the community for pregnant women with substance use disorder. The goal was to help them connect with prenatal care and substance use treatment. 103 pregnant women participated, and the study looke…

This study looked at why pregnant women often get very sick from the flu but not from COVID-19. Researchers compared nasal samples from 48 pregnant and non-pregnant women to see how their immune systems react to these viruses. The goal was to understand the body's natural defense…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant doctors-in-training extra support—like a smart bassinet, wearable breast pump, 24/7 online perinatal care, and a mentor—helps them feel less burned out and more fulfilled. About 156 pregnant trainees took part, with some getting the ex…

This study tested a program called OPTIMIZE to help African American pregnant women get better care during and after pregnancy. Half of the clinics used a special checklist and offered a patient navigator, while the other half provided standard care. The goal was to see if the pr…

This study measured how much methionine, a building block of protein, pregnant women need during early and late pregnancy. Researchers used special diets and safe breath tests in 69 healthy women. The goal is to improve nutrition guidelines for pregnant women.

This study tested a new way of providing prenatal care that includes fathers. 216 young couples were given check-ups and services to help them build parenting skills, strengthen their relationship, and find jobs. The goal was to see if this approach helps families feel more prepa…

This study tested whether home visits by healthcare providers during pregnancy improve outcomes for first-time mothers and their babies. 64 low-risk pregnant women in Turkey took part. Researchers measured changes in pregnancy knowledge, rates of vaginal birth, breastfeeding conf…

This study looked at how cells in the placenta manage two processes: autophagy (cell cleaning) and apoptosis (cell death). Researchers measured these in 97 pregnant women, some with normal pregnancies and some at risk for complications. The goal was to understand how these proces…