Study exploring how doulas support pregnancy mood changes
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how having a doula affects support and wellbeing for people experiencing pregnancy-related mood and anxiety changes. It may help you and others learn what kind of doula support is most helpful during pregnancy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be currently pregnant.
- You must be between 13 and 26 weeks pregnant when you enroll.
- You must live in a rural area of Montana (a HRSA-designated rural area).
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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