PRENATAL CARE

This study tested a mobile version of CenteringPregnancy, a group prenatal care program, for Marshallese women in Arkansas. The goal was to see if bringing care to the community could reduce preterm births and low birthweight babies. Thirty-eight women participated, and the progr…

This study looked at whether having nurses or midwives visit pregnant women at home can improve outcomes for mothers and babies. It included 64 first-time, low-risk pregnant women in Turkey. Researchers measured changes in pregnancy knowledge, rates of vaginal birth, breastfeedin…

This study looked at whether having a doula—a trained birth supporter—helps Black pregnant people feel more heard and respected by their doctors. Thirty participants completed surveys about their communication and care experiences. The goal was to learn how doula-enhanced care mi…

This study looked at whether a teaching method called the Peyton model helps midwifery students learn prenatal care better. 64 students were split into two groups, and their knowledge, skills, confidence, anxiety, and satisfaction were measured after training. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether a mobile app could help pregnant women better understand prenatal genetic testing. 178 pregnant women at high risk for genetic conditions used the app to learn about testing options. The goal was to see if the app improved their knowledge and confiden…