MyPaTH Story Booth – Stories About Pregnancy, Childbirth, Prenatal Care, and/or Postpartum Care

STUDY BASICS

Do you have a story about your experience with pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal care, and/or postpartum care? You can share your story by taking part in the MyPaTH Story Booth research study. Participation involves an interview that can be done by phone or in-person.

STUDY PURPOSE

The PaTH network – a collaboration between the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and other top tier research institutions – developed the MyPaTH Story Booth to generate an archive of patient and caregiver stories about their experiences. This collection allows researchers to better understand patient perspectives on health, specific illnesses, and health care delivery, and to guide future research projects. The PaTH network is inviting women to share stories about their experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, prenatal care, and/or postpartum care through the MyPaTH Story Booth. Researchers hope to learn more about the research topics that are important to women, so that they can focus on how to improve health and health care in these areas.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18 and up
• Women who have been pregnant
• Can read and understand English
• Willing to share personal story about their pregnancy, childbirth experience, and/or prenatal or postpartum care

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves a one-on-one conversation with a research staff member. The interview will last up to 20 minutes and will be audio-recorded. It can be completed in person or over the phone. Participants will also be asked to complete a brief survey.