Physical Activity in Pregnancy Study
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at physical activity during and after pregnancy for women who had a planned C-section. It may help understand how activity affects recovery for both mother and baby.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant or have just given birth to a baby.
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your baby is less than 60 days old.
- You speak English.
- You had a glucose test for gestational diabetes between 24 and 41 weeks of pregnancy.
- You delivered your baby between 34 and 41 weeks via a planned (non-emergency) C-section during weekday hours.
- You don't have pre-existing diabetes, severe fetal anomalies, or known infections like HIV or Hepatitis C.
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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