Women And Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island

This study looks at whether pairing families who have a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a community doula can lower their stress. About 60 families will take part. Some will get weekly doula visits for six weeks, while others receive standard care. Researcher…

This study tests if lying on your side with a peanut ball during active labor can help a baby who is facing up or sideways turn to the right position for birth. Researchers want to see if this simple position change lowers the chance of needing a C-section or forceps delivery. Ab…

This study compares two treatments for urgency urinary incontinence (sudden, strong urges to urinate that lead to leakage) in women: an oral beta-agonist pill versus Botox injections into the bladder. About 432 women who have not been helped by other treatments will be randomly a…

This study tests a collaborative care model that brings mental health support into regular pregnancy check-ups. About 15,000 pregnant and postpartum people will take part. The goal is to reduce depression symptoms and suicidal thoughts, especially among groups that often face une…

This study tests whether combining gentle mouth exercises with a reading program helps preterm babies (born 23-30 weeks) learn to feed and develop language skills. About 124 infants will take part, and researchers will track how quickly they start feeding by mouth and how much th…

This study brings together hospitals, community health workers, and doulas to provide extra support for pregnant people in Rhode Island. The goal is to improve health for mothers and babies by addressing basic needs like food, housing, and transportation. About 3,000 participants…