This study is looking at whether a special type of maternity care, called Melanated Group Midwifery Care (MGMC), can improve trust and involvement for Black pregnant women. In MGMC, you would receive prenatal care from a Black midwife in small groups with other Black women. You would also have support from a Black care coordinator and a postpartum doula for a year after giving birth. The study will compare MGMC to usual individual obstetric care. Researchers will measure patient engagement and trust using surveys during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. To join, you must be a Black pregnant woman, at least 15 years old, less than 20 weeks pregnant, speak English, and receive care at the University of Chicago Medical Center. The study aims to enroll 432 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study where participants will be randomly assigned to either Melanated Group Midwifery Care or usual individualized obstetric care. The study plans to enroll 432 participants.

What's involved

You would complete surveys at six different times: three times during pregnancy and three times after birth (at 2, 6, and 12 months). Some participants may also have additional interviews.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for one year after giving birth, with assessments at 2, 6, and 12 months postpartum.

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