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A Conversational Agent Using Natural Language Processing for Postpartum Care for New Mothers: Development and Engagement Analysis

A Conversational Agent Using Natural Language Processing for Postpartum Care for New Mothers: Development and Engagement Analysis

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that care during the postpartum period should be an “ongoing process” rather than the traditional 1-time postpartum visit [6]. A study evaluating the clinical features of postpartum presentation for emergency care indicated that while rates are overall low around 5%, most visits occur within the first 2 weeks post partum and are more likely to occur in Black patients [7].

Kirstin Leitner, Clare Cutri-French, Abigail Mandel, Lori Christ, Nathaneal Koelper, Meaghan McCabe, Emily Seltzer, Laura Scalise, James A Colbert, Anuja Dokras, Roy Rosin, Lisa Levine

JMIR AI 2025;4:e58454

Effects of Using a Smart Bassinet on the Mental Health of Military-Affiliated Pregnant Women: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Sleep Health and Mood in Newly Expectant Military Mothers (SHINE) Trial

Effects of Using a Smart Bassinet on the Mental Health of Military-Affiliated Pregnant Women: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Sleep Health and Mood in Newly Expectant Military Mothers (SHINE) Trial

Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common and disabling complications of childbearing. They are often underdiagnosed and undertreated [1]. PMADs are recognized to seriously affect both mother and baby [2,3]. In fact, mental health conditions are a leading contributor to maternal morbidity, with suicide as a major cause of postpartum death. According to the Department of Defense, the number of females in the US military constituted 17.3% of the total force in 2021 [4].

Michele L Okun, Jennifer L Payne, Lauren M Osborne, Leilani Feliciano, Andrew Lac

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e66439

Impact of a 6-Week Postpartum Text Messaging Program (Essential Coaching for Every Mother) at 6 Months: Follow-Up Study to a Randomized Controlled Trial

Impact of a 6-Week Postpartum Text Messaging Program (Essential Coaching for Every Mother) at 6 Months: Follow-Up Study to a Randomized Controlled Trial

Secondary outcomes included postpartum anxiety symptoms (Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale [PSAS] [15]), postpartum depression symptoms (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS] [16]), and perceived social support (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support [17]).

Justine Dol, Marsha Campbell-Yeo, Megan Aston, Douglas McMillan, Amy K Grant

JMIR Pediatr Parent 2025;8:e62841

Centering Birthing Experiences of Women of Color: Protocol for a Qualitative Maternal Near Miss Study

Centering Birthing Experiences of Women of Color: Protocol for a Qualitative Maternal Near Miss Study

Maternal health encompasses the well-being of both mothers and their newborns during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Despite advancements in medical technology and health care systems, there remain persistent challenges with maternal mortality (MM) and morbidity.

Kaitlyn Hernandez-Spalding, Oluyemi Farinu, Lasha Clarke, Tamiah Lewis, Angie Suarez, Kimarie Bugg, Kieauna Strickland, Ashley Molleti, Sherry Maxy, Natalie Hernandez-Green

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e58410

Improving Maternal Mental Health and Weight Control With a Mindfulness Blended Care Approach: Insights From a Randomized Controlled Trial

Improving Maternal Mental Health and Weight Control With a Mindfulness Blended Care Approach: Insights From a Randomized Controlled Trial

However, while the intervention significantly impacted the prevalence of postpartum depressiveness, symptoms of depression and general anxiety were not significantly reduced during the intervention. Comparable outcomes in diminishing maternal distress have been highlighted in previous research as well [15].

Kathrin Hassdenteufel, Mitho Müller, Harald Abele, Sara Yvonne Brucker, Johanna Graf, Stephan Zipfel, Armin Bauer, Peter Jakubowski, Jan Pauluschke-Fröhlich, Markus Wallwiener, Stephanie Wallwiener

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e56230

LoVE4MUM Mobile App to Prevent Postpartum Depression: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

LoVE4MUM Mobile App to Prevent Postpartum Depression: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

However, there is a notable absence of self-guided mental care solutions for mothers during the postpartum period especially in the Asian setting. This highlights an opportunity to improve mental health care access especially in areas with limited resources [38,44,45]. This study protocol intends to assess a user-centered, self-guided mental health app and compare it with standard postpartum care.

Siti Sabrina Kamarudin, Idayu Badilla Idris, Shalisah Sharip, Norfazilah Ahmad

JMIR Res Protoc 2025;14:e63564

Postpartum Remote Health Coaching Intervention for Individuals With a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: Proof-of-Concept Study

Postpartum Remote Health Coaching Intervention for Individuals With a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: Proof-of-Concept Study

Interventions promoting PA in the postpartum period after HDP are an underexplored primary prevention strategy warranting further investigation. The main objective of our study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely delivered PA intervention for individuals with HDP during the postpartum period. We hypothesized the intervention would be highly feasible and acceptable.

Jaclyn D Borrowman, Lucas J Carr, Gary L Pierce, William T Story, Bethany Barone Gibbs, Kara M Whitaker

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e65611