Autonomy-centered postpartum and between-pregnancy care
Developing Autonomy-Centered models of 4th Trimester and Interconception care: Project 3
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-11124646
This project builds new postpartum and interpregnancy care programs that give birthing people more control and support, especially those at higher risk in the Pittsburgh area.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11124646 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be offered maternal health screenings during your baby’s well-child visits and connected to follow-up postpartum care designed with feedback from people in your community. The team will adapt an existing screening model and integrate a recently adopted postpartum care approach to identify warning signs and unmet needs. The program emphasizes autonomy, addresses logistical and financial barriers, and links people to services and resources when risks are found. The work focuses on people in Allegheny County who face higher risks of severe maternal complications and death.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are birthing people living in Pittsburgh/Allegheny County who are in the postpartum or interpregnancy period and who attend pediatric well-child visits or partner clinics.
Not a fit: People who live outside the region, are not accessing partner clinics or well-child visits, or whose needs do not match the program’s community-focused design may not benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could reduce severe postpartum complications and pregnancy-related deaths by improving early detection and tailored support for those at greatest risk.
How similar studies have performed: Prior postpartum care and screening programs have shown promise at identifying risks and improving follow-up, but autonomy-centered, community-designed models like this are newer and less widely tested.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BARTLETT, STACY — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: BARTLETT, STACY
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.