Midwife-led care for pregnant women in Ethiopia
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether receiving care from a midwife throughout your pregnancy and after birth improves outcomes for mothers and babies in Ethiopia. If you join, you'll receive this kind of care and your health and your baby's health will be tracked.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and pregnant with one baby.
- You are less than 24 weeks along at your first prenatal visit at a government hospital.
- Your pregnancy is considered low-risk, meaning no major health or pregnancy complications.
- You are not planning to have a scheduled C-section.
- You are able to stay in the study area for at least six weeks after giving birth.
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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