Improving health policies for women in the year after childbirth
Official title: The Postpartum Assessment of Women Survey (PAWS): Informing Medicaid Policies to Improve Health in the "Fourth Trimester"
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10982478 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the important year after having a baby to better understand and improve the health of new moms, especially those from different racial backgrounds and those on Medicaid, so they can get the support they need during this challenging time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $613,126 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD017460-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982478 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who have recently given birth, especially those who are Medicaid beneficiaries or belong to racial-ethnic minority groups.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recent mothers or those who do not fall under the Medicaid insurance umbrella may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the critical period known as the 'fourth trimester,' which is the year following childbirth. It aims to understand and address the high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among racial-ethnic minorities and women insured by Medicaid. By conducting a large-scale follow-up survey, the Postpartum Assessment of Women Survey (PAWS), the research will gather essential data on postpartum health and wellbeing. The findings will inform Medicaid policy changes to better support women's health during this vulnerable time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies that significantly enhance the postpartum care and wellbeing of women, particularly those from marginalized communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing postpartum health disparities through targeted policy changes can lead to significant improvements in maternal health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daw, Jamie Roberta — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Daw, Jamie Roberta
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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.