How Pregnancy Preferences Connect with a Mother's Health
Pregnancy preferences, reproductive autonomy, and maternal health: A novel prospective study
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · NIH-11127750
This project looks at how women's feelings and plans about pregnancy connect with their health during and after childbirth.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11127750 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand if a woman's health during and after pregnancy is truly linked to whether her pregnancy was planned, or if other life factors play a bigger role. Researchers are following 2,200 non-pregnant women for a year to learn about their feelings and thoughts regarding a possible pregnancy using a special scale. For those who become pregnant, and a matched group who do not, their mental and physical health will be tracked for three years after birth. This helps us get a clearer picture of how pregnancy preferences truly impact health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are non-pregnant women who are willing to share their thoughts on pregnancy and participate in a long-term follow-up.
Not a fit: Patients who are already pregnant or not interested in discussing their pregnancy preferences may not directly benefit from participating in this specific study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help us better understand how to support women's health during and after pregnancy by considering their personal preferences and circumstances.
How similar studies have performed: This project uses new, robust methods to measure pregnancy intentions, addressing limitations of previous studies.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ROCCA, CORINNE H. — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO
- Study coordinator: ROCCA, CORINNE H.
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.