upREACH Perinatal Home Visitation Program

Launched by BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · Nov 14, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The upREACH Perinatal Home Visitation Program is a clinical trial designed to see how effective a new home visitation program can be for pregnant or new mothers. This program offers support from trained non-nurse visitors who will help women connect with community resources, build confidence in their health, and reduce stress related to pregnancy and motherhood. Participants in the study will be randomly divided into two groups: one group will receive these free home visits, while the other group will continue with standard care from their obstetric clinic.

To be eligible for the study, women must be pregnant or within three weeks postpartum, receiving care from Harris Health Clinic, and able to speak and read either English or Spanish. Participants can expect at least two home visits where they will receive helpful information and resources to prepare for their baby. They will also fill out questionnaires about their experiences and feelings during and after their pregnancy. This study aims to compare the outcomes of the two groups, including how well they used healthcare services and community support in the first year of their baby's life.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant or postpartum women within 3 weeks postpartum (at enrollment)
• • Receiving prenatal or postpartum care from Harris Health Clinic obstetric clinics
• • Speak and read English or Spanish language.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to speak or read English or Spanish language
• • Women that do not receive perinatal or postpartum care at Harris Health obstetric clinics
• • Women that are not pregnant or greater than 4 weeks postpartum (at enrollment)