Monitoring maternal experiences and behaviors during pregnancy and early infancy in Minnesota.
Official title: DP21-001 Minnesota Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Component A
Funded at Minnesota State Dept of Health · NIH-11055268 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about talking to new moms in Minnesota to learn about their experiences during and after pregnancy, so we can help improve health for both mothers and their babies, especially for those in communities of color and American Indian populations.
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, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006607-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055268 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are women who have recently delivered a live birth in Minnesota.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recent mothers or who have not given birth in Minnesota may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Minnesota Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects important data on maternal and child health by surveying women who have recently given birth. This ongoing program aims to understand the experiences and behaviors of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy, focusing on factors that may affect maternal and infant health. By gathering state-specific data, PRAMS helps inform public health programs and policies to improve health outcomes for mothers and their children. The project also addresses health disparities among populations of color and American Indians in Minnesota.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health programs and policies in Minnesota.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance systems have successfully informed public health initiatives in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
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.