Reducing severe complications from childbirth in marginalized groups
Official title: Stanford PRIHSM: PReventing Inequities in Hemorrhage-related Severe Maternal Morbidity
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10908632 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve the health of new moms by finding better ways to prevent serious bleeding after childbirth, especially for those in underserved communities, and it will focus on issues like cesarean births and low iron levels that can lead to these problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,068,447 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113142-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908632 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant individuals, particularly those from Black and Latinx communities, who are at higher risk for complications related to cesarean deliveries and anemia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not belong to the marginalized groups disproportionately affected by PPH may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal death and severe complications, particularly affecting marginalized communities. The project will establish a Maternal Health Research Center at Stanford University to focus on reducing disparities related to cesarean births and iron deficiency anemia, which are significant precursors to PPH. By improving the management of these conditions and promoting equitable obstetric practices, the research seeks to enhance maternal health outcomes for affected populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of severe maternal morbidity and mortality associated with childbirth.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing health disparities in maternal care can lead to improved outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: El-Sayed, Yasser Y — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: El-Sayed, Yasser Y
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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.