Minnesota pregnancy and newborn health survey
Official title: DP21-001 Minnesota Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Component A
Funded at Minnesota State Dept of Health · NIH-11534238 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Collects information from people who recently gave birth in Minnesota to learn about health, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minnesota State Dept of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (St. Paul, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01DP006607-05M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11534238 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People who delivered a live birth in Minnesota during the surveillance period and are selected in the state's sampling process are ideal candidates.
✕Less likely to help
People who did not give birth in Minnesota, had a non-live birth, or were not selected in the sample would not be eligible or directly benefit.
What this research studies
If you recently had a baby in Minnesota, this project may invite you to answer questions about your health, prenatal care, and early infant experiences. Selected people are contacted by mail, phone, or online to complete a questionnaire that is linked with birth records. The program uses these responses to track trends, spot areas of concern, and highlight disparities affecting people of color and American Indian communities. Results are shared with public health planners to improve programs, services, and policies for pregnant people and infants across the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help shape programs and policies that improve maternal and infant health and reduce pregnancy-related disparities in Minnesota.
How similar studies have gone: This is part of the long-running CDC PRAMS program used in many states that has successfully informed public health policies and programs.
Where this research is happening
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Minnesota State Dept of Health
St. Paul, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheff, Mira Grice — Minnesota State Dept of Health
- Study coordinator: Sheff, Mira Grice
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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.