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.
With a unique mix of sophisticated shops, eateries, and boutiques, our charming village design invites open-air shopping in all seasons. We are conveniently located only 10 minutes from Providence and minutes from T.F. Green Airport…Garden City Center, this is your natural place.
- Suitable for older children.
- Fenced in.
This playground features monkey bars, swings, a zipline and a spiderweb climber. There is a basketball court nearby.
The Hope Street Farmers Market is a farmer-run cooperative created and managed by many of the best farmers and food artisans in Rhode Island. We sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheese, breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, seafood, poultry and eggs, and many other items that we grow, make or raise ourselves. Come join us every Saturday morning from 9 to 1:00 and Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 6:00. Load up your shopping bags with great things to eat, listen to live music and spend time with your neighbors – all at Lippitt Park on the East Side of Providence where Hope Street and Blackstone Boulevard meet.
- Suitable for younger children.
- Fenced in.
- Accessible
This playground has a large, wheelchair accessible play structure with several fun features. There is a splash pad right next to the playground, so bear that in mind in the summer & bring a suit. Ample seating with some shade along the side.
- Suitable for multiple ages
- Mostly fenced in.
- Bathrooms nearby.
The playground in Slater Park is a lot of fun for kids of all ages. They have two large spiderweb climbers, a play structure suitable for older children as well as a section for young children/toddlers. There are swings, slides & right outside the gate is a large elephant statue. There is plenty of free parking, and Daggett Farm is practically right next to the playground. Within Daggett Farm there are ride on toys for kids to play with and animals to look at. Be aware that Daggett has very limited shade. Bring sunscreen and know that it gets hot! There is also lots to explore within Slater Park itself.
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.
- Fenced in.
This playground is part of the Norman Olson Park and has a swings as well as a medium sized play structure with a slide and climbing elements. There is little shade, so pack sunscreen.
- Suitable for older kids.
- Fenced in.
This playground boasts gigantic climbing structures, a tall slide, swings and a small sandbox. If you get bored of the play gound you can explore India Point Park and check out the water.
- 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.
- Suitable for multiple ages.
- Partially fenced.
Address is approximate. This playground is located next to the cemetary on Turnpike Ave. It has a large play structure with a climbing wall and slides, as well as a very small geo-dome that younger children could safely climb on. There is also a swing set. Although it is not fully fenced it is set back from the street.
- 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 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).
Popular park with both animal attractions & green space filled with ponds, a rose garden, & public statues.
Rhode Island Advocacy for Children is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization that was found by parents of children with special needs. Our organization works to advocate for children by helping families navigate through the complexities of educational rights. We work to provide a voice to families and to advocate for their child’s unique needs. We know that it takes courage to ask for help and how overwhelming it is to navigate through an educational system that doesn’t work for your child. We are the additional support that families need to discover their child’s potential and to remove educational obstacles.
- Suitable for various ages
- Fenced in
- No bathrooms
This playground is part of the larger Glenlyon Park which includes a baseball field, tennis court, basketball court, soccer field, paved walking path. The playground includes multiple play structures with slides, as well as swings. Bring a picnic lunch and explore the whole park!
Providence ¡CityArts! for Youth is a community arts organization with a mission to provide free professional arts education to Providence youth between ages 8-14. ¡CityArts! serves over 1200 youth in afterschool, daytime, and summer arts programs citywide, offering meaningful learning experiences in visual art and design, performing arts, and creative writing. Our work is inspired by the creative process of art-making and the exploration of ideas and concepts that shape our communities and everyday lives.
