Study Information
Many women experience stress, sadness, or worry during the course of pregnancy. Researchers at Butler and Women & Infants hospitals are conducting a study examining whether prenatal yoga classes or mother-baby wellness workshops can help improve mood and feelings of wellbeing during pregnancy. We are looking for women interested in participating in our Wellness for 2 research study.
Understanding how to foster wellbeing for mom and her baby
The Wellness for 2 study is examining two types of programs in order to determine their effects on women who have experienced stress or sadness during their current pregnancy. A brief screening process will determine if the program is a good fit.
You may be eligible if:
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You are between 12 and 26 weeks pregnant with a single child.
- You have experienced stress or sadness during the current pregnancy.
If you are interested, contact us to verify your eligibility. A staff member will tell you about the study and ask you some questions. Based on the conversation, you may be invited to a virtual interview.
What will I do during the research?
If the study is a good match for you, you will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups.
Prenatal Yoga Classes
Prenatal yoga may help to decrease feelings of stress by giving you some time to focus on yourself and relax.
- Women in the prenatal yoga program will take prenatal Zoom yoga classes once per week.
- Prenatal yoga involves gentle stretching and movement. Classes are designed to be safe for pregnant women.
- Women will also receive a yoga mat and prenatal yoga DVD to use for home practice.
- Prenatal yoga instructors have specialized training and experience working with pregnant women.
Mom & Baby Wellness Workshop
The Wellness Workshop may help to decrease feelings of stress by increasing confidence that you can successfully care for yourself and for your growing family in the days ahead.
- Women in the Mom & Baby Wellness Workshop will join Zoom meetings once per week.
- The Wellness Workshop is designed by psychologists with expertise in mom and baby wellness.
- Topics covered include: keeping yourself healthy as your family grows, child development in the first year, and caring for a newborn.
- Women will also receive a free book focused on child development in the first year.
Will I have to pay for classes?
No. There is no cost for study participants. In fact, participants are compensated for their participation.
Eligibility Criteria
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You are between 12 and 26 weeks pregnant with a single child.
- You have experienced stress or sadness during the current pregnancy.
To request a phone interview call (401) 455-6377 or fill out the form on our website to contact our research team.
Makers is a {process-based} art studio for kids walking – 5th grade. We offer classes, workshops and camps designed to
encourage creativity & inspire babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children to use their imagination.
Makers was founded on the belief that creative experiences are highly beneficial for the emotional, intellectual and developmental growth of children.
We introduce students to a variety of materials, techniques and tools that promote play, exploration, and encourage confidence.
Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education offers a rich variety of traditional and digital art and design courses, courses for credit, and certificate programs for adults, teens and children. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
- Suitable for school aged children.
- Fenced in.
This is a small playground with one play structure and two swing sets. The play structure has one slide and some monkey bars. One of the swing sets has baby swings. There are a few benches and not much shade.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Fenced in.
This playground at Brayton Fields has a large play structure with fun features like a tic tac toe board, slides and climbing features, monkey bars and swings (including baby swings).
- Suitable for various ages.
- Semi-fenced in.
- *At a school, hours may be limited.
This school playground has several climbing structures, slides, swings, and multiple play sets. There are fields and a basketball court on the school grounds as well.
Party and Play Center.
Music Together in Barrington is an early childhood music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them.
- Suitable for various ages.
- Bathrooms available in town hall.
This large playground has a ton for kids to do. There is a huge spider web climber with a net like feature kids will love climbing on. There is a fun wooden tower with a covered slide, and a separate toddler sections. In addition you will find alligators, a fire engine, small climbing walls, and bridges. A covered gazebo provides nice shade for snacking.
- Suitable for all ages.
- Fenced in.
- Public restrooms nearby.
This playground is located behind the town hall and near the library. It has a dozen swings including two oversized,, a truck to drive, alligators to play on on, a spider web climber, slides, a rope bridge, hammock and a large tower. Smooth surface throughout.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Partially Fenced.
- No bathrooms.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Fenced in.
At the very front of the monastery grounds is a nice playground with a few play structures, slides, swings, and monkey bars. There is a fair amount of shade.
Blue Door Studio has been offering art classes to students of all ages for the past 10 years. Claudia Venditto (RISD MAT 1995) studio owner and director also has 20 yrs+ teaching experience in the Cranston Public School System. At Blue Door Studio we offer a sequential based art program for students of all levels (ages two to adult). We teach life long art skills that our students develop from the moment they walk through our Blue Door! Our learning environment is positive, enjoyable and educational. We excel at progressing our students’ development as artists. We feel it is important to teach technique and art vocabulary to strengthen our students’ skills as confident artists!
Altitude Trampoline Park in North Attleboro, Massachusetts!
Our park features high energy equipment such as trampolines, a foam pit, a rock climbing wall, and much more entertainment for families, groups, and individuals.
Altitude Trampoline North Attleboro offers high-energy and exciting entertainment activities such as:
- Main Court
- Kids Court
- Performance Trampolines
- Foam Pit
- Rock Wall
- Trapeze
- Wipe Out
- Dunking Lanes
- Dodgeball Court
- Log Roll
- Monkey Bars
- Tumble Tracks
With indoor trampolines and other awesome amenities, this place is jumping! Altitude North Attleboro is a fresh, new entertainment option for both groups and individuals!
Altitude North Attleboro is an exciting addition to the town’s entertainment mix and is open all year, rain or shine. It is our hope that parents and children alike will appreciate a new destination for active, family entertainment in a safe and clean environment!
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Semi-fenced in.
This playground within the park has two sections next to one another, one for older children and one for toddlers. They are both somewhat small but well maintained. Each has a play structure with a slide and there are swings. The park itself has plenty of space to run and explore.
From the first kick, to the first steps, to the first day of kindergarten and beyond, Luca is Rhode Island’s only Designer Children’s & Maternity Consignment Boutique. Our award-winning store will have you asking “is this Consignment?”
The Warwick Center for the Art’s core commitment is to serve as a center dedicated to uniting the community through the arts. We will connect all ages and abilities to a variety of arts activities through exhibits, educational programs and cultural experiences. Emerging and established artists will find a unique and inviting space in which to share their creative vision with the community.
- Good for younger kids.
- Partially fenced in.
This is a very small park with a wooden pirate ship for kids to climb onto. No swings, slides, or other climbing features.
