Postpartum care for parents of preemies in the NICU
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a program to improve the care parents receive after giving birth while their baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It aims to see if extra support helps parents and babies.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your baby was born before 34 weeks of pregnancy, or has a condition that usually means a long NICU stay (like certain birth defects).
- Your baby is currently in the NICU and is expected to stay at least 2 more weeks.
- You are not planning to place the baby for adoption.
- You are able to visit your baby in the NICU, and you can speak English or Spanish.
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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