POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

This study is testing a new, comprehensive support program for pregnant people who have conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, or anxiety. The goal is to see if this program helps improve their overall health, reduces depression and anxiety, and lowers the ris…

This study is testing if letting mothers and their low-birth-weight babies stay together for extended skin-to-skin care after leaving intensive care can help prevent depression in the mothers. It will involve over 1,900 mothers and babies in Zambia, comparing a few days of this c…

This study tests whether an online sleep improvement program for pregnant women can prevent postpartum depression and stress. Researchers will follow 114 women from early pregnancy until six months after birth, measuring sleep quality, stress hormones, and mental health. The goal…

This study is testing a mindfulness program called 'Mindful with your Baby' to see if it helps mothers who are struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, or stress. Researchers will measure if the program reduces these symptoms and improves the quality of interactions and br…

This study is testing whether providing extra support from doulas (trained birth companions) and care coordinators helps parents of very premature babies. It focuses on parents in a Philadelphia hospital NICU, aiming to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression after their baby goes…

This study is testing a new 9-week online talk therapy program for mothers with postpartum depression. The therapy, called Engage & Connect, focuses on helping mothers increase meaningful social activities with loved ones to improve mood. Researchers will compare it to another ed…

This study aims to understand the two-way relationship between gestational diabetes and depression during and after pregnancy. It will follow 600 women to see if factors like social support, diet, and activity influence this connection. Some participants with gestational diabetes…

This study aims to understand how symptoms of postpartum depression change after people start taking zuranolone, a prescription medication for this condition. Researchers will follow 200 participants in the U.S. who have a new prescription, asking them to complete short online su…

This study is testing whether support from a doula—a trained birth companion—can improve mental health and wellness for pregnant people. Researchers will enroll 75 pregnant participants from rural Montana to compare different types of doula care to standard care. The main goal is…