Remote New Mothers Research Study
Participate in a remote study to learn if a program can help keep new mothers safe and healthy.
Fast Facts
Women Ages 18-49
Pregnant or within 1 week of giving birth
Compensation Provided
Conducted Virtually
Study Background
The Medical University of South Carolina is conducting the H.E.A.R. 4 Mamas (Healing, Equality, Advocacy, and Respect for Mamas) study.
Researchers at MUSC are hoping to learn if a program for new moms can reduce discrimination in maternal care and improve the detection of early warning signs of potential complications after delivery.
The program texts new moms questions about their health and needs and connects them to an Obstetric Nurse Advocate who can help women get appropriate medical care quickly and easily throughout the postpartum year, as well as connect women to any needed resources (food, diapers, transportation, housing).
Women who enroll will be assigned to one of two groups: usual care OR usual care PLUS the HEAR 4 Mamas program (text/phone-based screening and connection to an Obstetric Nurse Advocate).
All participants will be asked to complete a survey at the time of enrollment and 3 times during the postpartum year. All surveys can be completed via cell phone or email. Participants will be paid for their time completing surveys.
Study Background
The Medical University of South Carolina is conducting the H.E.A.R. 4 Mamas (Healing, Equality, Advocacy, and Respect for Mamas) study.
Researchers at MUSC are hoping to learn if a program for new moms can reduce discrimination in maternal care and improve the detection of early warning signs of potential complications after delivery.
The program texts new moms questions about their health and needs and connects them to an Obstetric Nurse Advocate who can help women get appropriate medical care quickly and easily throughout the postpartum year, as well as connect women to any needed resources (food, diapers, transportation, housing).
Women who enroll will be assigned to one of two groups: usual care OR usual care PLUS the HEAR 4 Mamas program (text/phone-based screening and connection to an Obstetric Nurse Advocate).
All participants will be asked to complete a survey at the time of enrollment and 3 times during the postpartum year. All surveys can be completed via cell phone or email. Participants will be paid for their time completing surveys.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to reduce disparities and improve the identification and care for problems that women can commonly have after giving birth.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women ages 18-49
- Pregnant or within 1 week of giving birth
- Insured by Medicaid
- No plans to relocate outside of South Carolina anytime during the postpartum year
- No plans to discontinue Medicaid health insurance during the postpartum year
- Speak English
- Not incarcerated/pending incarceration during peripartum period
- Not currently institutionalized
- Can use a personal cell phone for the study
- If recently delivered, gestational age of infant ≥ 26 weeks
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Completing the consent process and answering surveys (will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete) at enrollment, and 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months postpartum
- If you are in the H.E.A.R. 4 Mamas program, you will receive regular text messages to check in with you about your health and overall care
- You will be connected with an Obstetric Nurse Advocate to assist with health concerns, disrespectful care, connecting you to preventative care (e.g., postpartum, or primary or specialty care), or any needed resources for you or your family (food, diapers, transportation, housing)
Participants will receive $30 for completing the survey at each of the 4 times (enrollment, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months postpartum). The total possible payment is $120 over the course of the study. Payments will be provided on an electronic Amazon gift card. An email will be sent to the participant with information about how to redeem the gift card.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
