Midwifery model of care for healthy moms and babies
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares a special midwifery care model to usual care for low-risk pregnant women in Ethiopia. It aims to see if this approach improves health for mothers and babies.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and at least 18 years old.
- You are less than 24 weeks pregnant at your first prenatal appointment at a government hospital.
- You are carrying only one baby (no twins or more).
- You have a low-risk pregnancy (no major medical or pregnancy complications).
- You do not plan to have an elective C-section.
- You can stay in the study area for at least 6 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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