The prenatal vitamin pilot study seeks to understand how providers discuss healthy eating and prenatal vitamin use with their pregnant patients. We also survey patients to understand their eating habits and how they use dietary supplements in pregnancy. Our goal is to identify gaps in intake and ways to support providers, patients, and pharmacists in promoting good nutrition during pregnancy.

We invite providers across Advocate Health to complete surveys about how they talk with patients about eating and vitamins, and how they handle prenatal vitamin prescriptions. Eligible providers are physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical learners (residents and fellows). Study team members contact eligible individuals through our institutional networks and offer information about participation to those interested.

We invite patients across Advocate Health who are <20 weeks pregnant to complete surveys about the foods, beverages, and dietary supplements they consume during pregnancy. Study team members contact individuals who may be eligible based on medical record data, and offer information about the study to those who are interested in participating. 

For more information:

Wake Forest University School of Medicine Team

Katherine Ann Sauder, PhD

Kate Sauder, PhD

Kate Sauder, PhD, is Principal Investigator and an Associate Professor of Implementation Science and Pediatrics. Dr. Sauder wants to help mothers get all the nutrients they need for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. She has published research reporting that many US pregnant women are not getting enough of key nutrients in pregnancy, and that the current dietary supplement market is not well meeting their prenatal needs. Dr. Sauder is excited to learn how to best support Advocate Health patients get the nutrients they need in pregnancy.

Kelly Dugan, MA

Kelly Dugan, MA

Kelly Dugan, MA, is the Project Manager. Ms. Dugan is responsible for study implementation, including overseeing all recruitment and data collection activities. She coordinates with research resources across the Advocate Health enterprise and manages all administrative aspects of the research study.