Integrated supportive care programs to improve maternal health for mothers and babies
Official title: Integrated Supportive Care Programs to Improve Maternal Health
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11393679 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A funded project in NYC and NYS tests how providing integrated supportive care like doula services affects maternal and infant health.
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 | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $684,703 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR021108-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11393679 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Pregnant people in NYC and NYS who are eligible for Medicaid or who access hospital-based doula and supportive care programs.
✕Less likely to help
Some individuals may not experience measurable benefits during the study period due to personal health factors or program fit.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on pregnant people in New York City and statewide who might benefit from better access to compassionate, patient-centered obstetric care. Researchers will use existing Medicaid data and hospital information to see if doula programs and respectful birth practices improve birth outcomes, maternal mental and physical health, and use of prenatal and postpartum care. The study uses mixed methods to understand both outcomes and how these programs are put into practice in real hospitals and communities. Results could guide how to scale up supportive care models that are responsive to patient needs and local resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better birth experiences, healthier babies, and reduced complications through more accessible, respectful care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests promising results for doula-supported care, but rigorous evidence on implementation and differential effects is still emerging.
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.