CompletedNot Applicable

Healthy Moms: Prenatal Counseling for Postpartum Health

United States451 participantsStarted 2021-02-01

Plain-language summary

See https://studypages.com/s/healthy-moms-study-765273 This individual-level randomized trial involves pregnant women followed for at least 6 months after delivery, to compare the effects of providing two "attention-control" counseling interventions designed to increase pregnant women's awareness of either: 1. the maternal health benefits of breastfeeding, or 2. the health benefits of smoke-free homes

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Nulliparous women who are carrying a singleton pregnancy between 27-37 weeks gestation * Born in the United States * Aged 18-40 years * Able to read English * Have reliable access to a telephone that is able to send and receive text messages * Have reliable access to a smart phone, tablet, computer, or other device with access to the internet Exclusion Criteria: * Women carrying multiple gestations * Diagnosed with HIV or are advised by a clinician not to breastfeed for any other reason * Have undergone mastectomy or breast reduction surgery * Unable to speak English, or who do not have a telephone or respond to text messages * Carrying a surrogate pregnancy or are not planning to parent after giving birth * Became pregnant through use of assisted reproductive technology such as in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Duration of breastfeeding

Timeframe: at 6 months postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04601987

SponsorUniversity of California, Davis

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-01

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