Maryland Pregnancy and Newborn Health Survey
DP-21-001 Maryland Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This project asks new Maryland mothers about their health and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy to help improve care for moms and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maryland State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534230 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you recently had a baby in Maryland, you may be randomly selected to receive a short survey by mail 2–9 months after delivery. The survey is available in English and Spanish, mailed up to three times, and non-responders may be contacted by phone to complete it. Participants are entered into a monthly $100 gift-card drawing and the program oversamples some groups, such as mothers of low-birth-weight infants, to better understand their needs. Your answers are used anonymously to track trends and guide public health programs across the state.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Maryland residents who have given birth within the previous 2 to 9 months and received a mailed survey invitation.
Not a fit: People who are not Maryland residents, who have not yet delivered, or who prefer not to complete surveys are unlikely to benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project can help shape programs, policies, and services that improve maternal and infant health in Maryland.
How similar studies have performed: This long-running CDC-backed PRAMS surveillance approach has been used nationally for decades and has repeatedly informed public health actions for mothers and infants.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Maryland State Department of Health — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Choo, Shelly — Maryland State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Choo, Shelly
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 below.