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Pregnancy Loss and Neonatal Death: Understanding Feelings

In this study, we want to learn more about the feelings and experiences of women after a recent pregnancy loss or loss of a newborn baby (within the last 90 days). This includes loss after 16 weeks of pregnancy or in the first month after delivery.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 45 years
Female, Gender Inclusive

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

Participants will meet virtually with the study team every three months, receive online surveys monthly to their email/phone, and be asked to wear an Oura Ring to look at heart rate and sleep. The study is observational.

Incentives

Compensation provided , Research equipment

In-person visits:
Participant Dependent

Phone or online visits:
Up to 6 video visits (must have video accessibility)

Total length of participation:
12 months

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You have experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth after 16 weeks of pregnancy within the last 90 days
You have experienced a loss of a newborn baby while in the NICU within the last 90 days

Not eligible if:

You have an active substance use disorder(s)
You have an active diagnosis of PTSD prior to your loss
You have a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder or a Psychotic Disorder
Do not live in North Carolina

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Cecilia Sousa
cecilia_sousa@med.unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

UNC Women's Mood Disorder Center
UNC Health - Carolina Crossing, Building B
2218 Nelson Hwy, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Julia Riddle
Psychiatry

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Behavior
Mental and Emotional Health
Pregnancy

IRB Number

23-1274

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