Integrated group postpartum and well-child care to improve maternal and infant health
Official title: Evaluating the effectiveness of an integrated group postpartum and well-child care model on maternal and child health outcomes
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11559955 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Johns Hopkins study will test a new postpartum and well-child care model delivered in group settings to improve health outcomes for mothers and their babies in low-resource settings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $369,301 |
| NIH project number | 3R01NR021403-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11559955 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are mothers and their infants in low-resource settings who would benefit from integrated, group-based postpartum and well-child care.
✕Less likely to help
Some families may not benefit if they have access to comprehensive care already or face barriers that prevent participation in group formats.
What this research studies
This project builds and tests a practical care model that combines postpartum and well-child services in group visits, aiming to reach families who receive fewer preventive services. It focuses on extending postpartum care to 12 months and coordinating it with regular well-child visits. By addressing maternal mood and infant health needs in a coordinated way, the model seeks to reduce disparities in maternal and child outcomes in low-resource settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families could experience better maternal mental health, safer infant development, and more accessible healthcare during the first year after birth.
How similar studies have gone: Group care has shown promise in antenatal settings; extending it to the postpartum period is innovative and requires demonstration of effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gresh, Ashley Katrina — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Gresh, Ashley Katrina
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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.