Surveying new mothers about their pregnancy experiences
Official title: DP-21-001 Maryland Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Funded at Maryland State Department of Health · NIH-11057499 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is reaching out to new moms a few months after they have their babies to learn about their health and experiences during pregnancy, so we can make things better for future moms and babies, and participants can earn fun rewards like gift cards for sharing their thoughts!
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 start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006623-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057499 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are new mothers living in Maryland who have recently given birth.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recent mothers or who live outside of Maryland may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Maryland Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects information from mothers 2-9 months after delivery to understand factors that may affect pregnancy outcomes. This research involves sending surveys to new mothers, which include questions about their health and experiences during pregnancy, and follows up with phone interviews if necessary. Participants receive incentives for their involvement, such as gift cards and manicure files, to encourage completion of the surveys. The data collected helps inform public health initiatives and improve maternal and child health services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants by identifying risk factors and informing health policies.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs in other states have successfully identified key maternal health issues and improved health outcomes, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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Maryland State Department of Health
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Choo, Shelly — Maryland State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Choo, Shelly
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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.