The MOBY study: testing birth mobility for first-time moms
This study tests a mobility system to see if it helps first-time moms with low-risk pregnancies during labor. If you are pregnant with your first baby, have a single baby in head-down position, and are due after 37 weeks, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and speak German or English.
- You are pregnant with your first baby (singleton, not twins or more).
- Your baby is in a head-down position (cephalic).
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant at delivery.
- You are considered low-risk (no planned C-section, no preeclampsia, no major health issues affecting movement).
- You can understand and follow instructions for using the mobility system.
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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