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Preconception Care and Prenatal Care: Clinical Trials

The NICHD conducts and supports a variety of clinical research projects related to preconception care and prenatal care. Select a link below to learn more about these projects.

Featured NICHD Clinical Trial on Prenatal Care

Healthy Infant Development Project
Pregnant women and infants are at high risk for iron deficiency. This study seeks to determine the developmental/behavioral effects of preventing iron deficiency through iron supplementation during pregnancy and the first 9 months of life. Results of the study will determine the best window to prevent the effects of iron deficiency and whether breastfed infants benefit from iron supplementation before the age of 6 months.