Primary Care After Pregnancy: A New Way to Support Interconception Health
Official title: Primary Care After Pregnancy: A New Care Model
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-11449012 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at improving the health of women after childbirth by testing a new primary-care–based model to deliver interconception care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $830,875 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MD021338-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11449012 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women who have had at least one prior birth and are receiving care in primary care clinics, especially those with chronic conditions or in underserved areas.
✕Less likely to help
Women who are not planning future pregnancies or who do not have access to primary care may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project partners with primary care clinics to help providers identify and support women who have had a previous birth and may need health interventions before a future pregnancy. It focuses on chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and mental health, which can affect outcomes in future pregnancies. The effort builds on prior work with clinicians and patients to streamline when and how interconception care is offered, improving coordination between obstetrics and primary care. The study will involve real-world primary care settings in Chicago to test new care processes and tools designed for PCPs and their patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the model could help more women receive timely interconception care, potentially reducing maternal morbidity and improving outcomes in future pregnancies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work with PCPs and patients identified barriers and facilitators to interconception care, suggesting that streamlined care models can improve delivery.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stulberg, Debra — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Stulberg, Debra
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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.