Improving maternal health for Black birthing individuals in New York City
Official title: Living Healthy for Moms
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10908626 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program called Living Healthy for Moms to help Black mothers in New York City stay healthy and supported after giving birth, focusing on their physical and mental well-being with the help of community organizations and doulas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | March 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $941,193 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113172-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908626 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black birthing individuals in New York City, particularly those who are pregnant or have recently given birth.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black or who do not reside in New York City may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of preventable maternal deaths and mental health complications among Black birthing individuals in New York City. It aims to implement and evaluate a program called Living Healthy for Moms, which will provide holistic interventions that address physical, mental, and social health needs during the critical postpartum period. The approach includes collaboration with community organizations to enhance care continuity and support for birthing individuals. By utilizing doula-led interventions, the research seeks to empower participants and improve their overall health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal deaths and improve mental health outcomes for Black birthing individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based, doula-led interventions can improve maternal health outcomes, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Osborne, Lauren M — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Osborne, Lauren M
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.