El Dorado

Researchers are evaluating two postpartum care models for diverse women, including those from racial minority groups and rural areas, to determine which approach best supports timely identification and treatment of postpartum complications. This randomized controlled trial compares a new Telehealth Multi-Component Optional Model Telehealth MOM with an enhanced standard of care. The study focuses on improving comprehensive postpartum care and meeting the specific needs and preferences of women after childbirth. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups. The Telehealth MOM group will receive education, an in-person visit around 6 weeks postpartum, plus additional care, along with a remote blood pressure cuff and thermometer to monitor vital signs twice daily for 14 days after hospital discharge. A nurse will monitor these readings and conduct an early telehealth visit between 10 and 14 days postpartum. The enhanced standard of care group will receive education and an in-person postpartum visit around 6 weeks, with further care as needed. During the study, participants adherence to the monitoring schedule and engagement with the telehealth visits will be tracked. Researchers will measure the completion rate of the 6-week comprehensive postpartum visit. Safety and participant outcomes will be monitored throughout the postpartum period. The total study duration extends to the 6-week postpartum visit, with follow-up care coordinated as necessary to support maternal health.