This study is looking at how virtual doula support might help pregnant women in rural areas. Doulas are people who offer physical, emotional, and informational support during pregnancy and after birth. You would receive access to up to 4 virtual doula visits through a mobile app, along with resources and the ability to text your doula. Another group will receive an ebook about parenting. The researchers want to see if virtual doula services can improve birth outcomes, like the type of birth (vaginal or C-section) and how satisfied mothers are with their birth experience. They are also looking at how confident new parents feel. To join, you need to be a woman between 18 and 45 years old, pregnant with your first child, and live in a rural area of the U.S. The study aims to enroll 614 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study where participants will be randomly assigned to either receive virtual doula support or an ebook. It aims to enroll 614 participants.

What's involved

If you receive virtual doula support, you will have access to up to 4 scheduled virtual doula visits, an app with resources, and text messaging with your doula. If you receive the ebook, you will get an ebook on parenting.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Birth type and satisfaction will be assessed at 3 weeks postpartum. Parental self-efficacy will be assessed at 12 weeks postpartum.

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