Improving care for disabled women during pregnancy and childbirth
Official title: A Continuing Education Intervention to Address Ableism Among Obstetric Clinicians Providing Perinatal Care
Funded at Brandeis University · NIH-10992861 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an online training program for healthcare providers to help them better support women with disabilities during pregnancy and childbirth, making sure they understand the unique challenges these women face and how to provide more inclusive care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brandeis University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waltham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $738,693 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD116322-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992861 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are disabled women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not disabled or who are not seeking obstetric care may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an online continuing education program aimed at obstetric clinicians to enhance their understanding and skills in providing care for disabled women during pregnancy and childbirth. The program addresses the barriers that disabled women face, including ableist attitudes and lack of training among healthcare providers. By incorporating perspectives from both clinicians and disabled women, the intervention seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive healthcare environment. The ultimate goal is to improve maternal and child health outcomes for this underserved population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better healthcare experiences and outcomes for disabled women during pregnancy and childbirth.
How similar studies have gone: While there is emerging research on improving care for disabled individuals, this specific educational intervention is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Brandeis University
Waltham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitra, Monika — Brandeis University
- Study coordinator: Mitra, Monika
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.