Virtual doula support for first-time mothers in rural areas
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study will provide virtual doula services (a trained birth coach who supports you by phone or video) to pregnant people in rural areas. The goal is to see if having a doula can improve birth outcomes and help you feel more supported during labor and delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You are pregnant with your first baby and are in your second or early third trimester (about 4–7 months along)
- You live in a rural area (a small town or countryside) in the U.S.
- You are expecting only one baby (not twins or more)
- You are not in police custody or jail
- Your baby will not be separated from you after birth (for example, placed for adoption or in protective custody)
- You have not already started working with a doula
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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