The California Abundant Birth Program: Helping Pregnant People with Guaranteed Income
The California Abundant Birth Project Evaluation: Advancing Birth Equity through Guaranteed Income for Pregnant People
This program offers financial support to pregnant individuals in California to help reduce stress and improve health outcomes for both mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11187123 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Pregnancy is a vital time for development, and stress during this period can affect both the mother and the baby's long-term health. This program aims to address the significant differences in birth outcomes, especially for Black pregnant people, by providing unconditional monthly income. Participants will receive financial supplements during pregnancy and after birth, with the goal of easing financial worries and promoting healthier pregnancies and infant development. Researchers will gather information through surveys to understand how this support impacts stress levels, mental health, and overall birth outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Black pregnant people at elevated risk of preterm birth in specific California counties who are eligible for a guaranteed income program.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant, do not reside in the specified California counties, or do not meet the eligibility criteria for the guaranteed income program would not receive direct benefit from this specific initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to healthier pregnancies, reduce stress, improve maternal mental health, and support better infant development, especially for Black pregnant people.
How similar studies have performed: While guaranteed income programs are gaining attention, this specific application to address perinatal health inequities through a rigorous, mixed-methods approach is a novel and important area of exploration.
Where this research is happening
Berkeley, United States
- University of California Berkeley — Berkeley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gomez, Anu Manchikanti — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Gomez, Anu Manchikanti
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 below.