Impact of preconception care on maternal health outcomes for women on Medicaid
Official title: Effects of Preconception Care on Maternal Outcomes in Medicaid
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10887462 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how getting care and support before pregnancy can help improve the health of mothers, especially those on Medicaid, by focusing on healthy habits and managing health issues, to find better ways to keep moms and babies safe.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $399,999 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS028840-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10887462 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women of reproductive age who are on Medicaid or uninsured, particularly those from low-income and minoritized racial/ethnic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not planning to conceive or those who have access to comprehensive preconception care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how providing preconception care can improve health outcomes for mothers, particularly those on Medicaid. It focuses on expanding access to care before pregnancy, which includes counseling on healthy behaviors, managing chronic health conditions, and contraceptive care. By analyzing data from women in states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, the study aims to establish a causal link between preconception care and reduced maternal morbidity and mortality. The goal is to identify effective strategies to enhance maternal health for vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and reduced rates of severe maternal morbidity for women on Medicaid.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown a positive association between preconception care and improved maternal outcomes, particularly among women with chronic diseases, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stulberg, Debra — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Stulberg, Debra
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.