Plain-English translation of NCT06630741 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This completed study tested two different approaches to maternity care in France: personalized care with a dedicated midwife throughout pregnancy and birth, versus standard hospital care where midwives rotate shifts. Researchers followed couples and their children for 2 years after birth to see how each approach affected parents' mental health, bonding with their baby, and child development.
Many parents experience anxiety or depression after childbirth, and there are questions about whether having continuous, personalized care from the same midwife throughout pregnancy and delivery might improve mental health outcomes and strengthen family bonding compared to traditional rotating-staff hospital models.
Participants who had been part of the original PhysioCare study were asked to complete online questionnaires 2 years after their baby was born, answering questions about their mental health, stress, depression, how well they bonded with their baby, and their child's development. Some participants also took part in interviews where they shared their experiences and feelings about the type of maternity care they received.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
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