POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION

This study tested a new oral medication called NORA520 as a potential treatment for severe postpartum depression. It involved 93 women who were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo for 3 days. Researchers measured how well it reduced depression symptoms, its …

This study tested a mobile app called Baby2Home, designed to help new parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to see if the app could improve healthcare visits, mental health screening, and support for both parents and their babies in the first year. Over 600 families were…

This study tested two ways to help prevent postpartum depression in pregnant people at risk. It compared a smartphone app called InBloom to a weekly group therapy program called ROSE. Researchers measured depression levels and healthcare costs over several months to see which app…

This study tested the safety and how the body processes brexanolone, an intravenous medication, in teenage mothers with postpartum depression. It involved 28 adolescent female participants who were within 6 months of giving birth. The goal was to gather information to see if this…

This study tested whether a wearable light therapy device worn in the morning could help improve mood in women with postpartum depression. Researchers compared a bright light version to a dim placebo light over 5 weeks in 95 new mothers. They measured changes in depression sympto…

This study aimed to learn more about the pregnancy and postpartum experiences of women who have had eating disorders like bulimia or binge-eating disorder. Researchers interviewed 28 women to understand their feelings about body changes and their interactions with pregnancy healt…