Shilpa Babbar

Shilpa Babbar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health - Fetal Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her academic and clinical work focuses on maternal-fetal health, with an emphasis on wellness, mental health, and safe practices during pregnancy. She is actively involved in research related to yoga during pregnancy, trauma-informed care in neonatal and obstetric settings, and anesthesia use in labor and delivery.

Her research interests include:

• Maternal wellness and yoga-based interventions
• Trauma-informed care in perinatal settings
• Neuraxial anesthesia and cesarean delivery outcomes
• Fetal medicine and high-risk pregnancies
• Mental health support for mothers and trainees

Recent publications highlight a growing trend in integrative and patient-centered approaches to obstetrics, particularly through mindfulness, meditation, and structured wellness programs. Her work spans clinical trials, mixed-methods studies, and systematic reviews, often focusing on improving care delivery and patient outcomes in neonatal intensive care units and obstetric settings.

Scientific contributions include:

• Randomized trials on meditation for mothers of preterm infants
• Studies on hot yoga during pregnancy and its safety
• Initiatives to improve sleep and wellness among obstetrics trainees
• Education programs on trauma-informed care

Dr. Babbar advises on maternal wellness research and has led interdisciplinary educational initiatives. While specific grant details are not provided, her work appears supported by institutional or collaborative funding given the scale of multi-disciplinary projects. She collaborates with teams in neonatology, anesthesiology, psychology, and medical education to advance holistic perinatal care.