Decision help tool for very early delivery planning
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a decision-support tool (a structured way to guide conversations) for parents facing a high risk of delivering very early (about 22–26 weeks). It may help you and your baby’s care team make clearer, more aligned choices about neonatal (newborn) treatment.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older and currently pregnant
- You’re between about 22 and 26 weeks of pregnancy (timing may vary by site)
- You’re being admitted to Labor & Delivery at a participating hospital for a concern that could lead to very early birth
- Before study staff talk to you, your care team already discussed newborn options with you (like resuscitation or comfort care)
- You’re medically stable enough that you’re not in active labor with the cervix dilated 6 cm or more
- You’re emotionally stable enough to participate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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