POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)

This study tests a digital program called "What Were We Thinking" (WWWT) to see if it can prevent postpartum depression and anxiety in first-time mothers in Chile. About 220 women with healthy newborns under two months old will either receive the program (short videos, text suppo…

This study tests whether a single dose of a nose spray (dexmedetomidine) given before epidural pain relief during labor can lower the chance of postpartum depression (PPD). About 270 women having a vaginal birth will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. T…

This study will test if a program combining supervised exercise and perineal massage during pregnancy can help prevent common problems like urinary incontinence, depression, and gestational diabetes. About 2,000 healthy pregnant women will either join the program or receive stand…

This study looks at whether mothers singing lullabies while bathing their newborns can improve bonding, reduce postpartum depression symptoms, and increase parenting confidence. About 98 healthy mothers and their full-term babies will take part. One group will bathe their baby th…

This study looks at whether a 6-week program that combines problem-solving therapy with small rewards can help new mothers feel less depressed and drink less alcohol. About 30 mothers who gave birth in the last year will take part. Half will get the program and half will not, and…

This study looks at whether extra breastfeeding support through phone or video calls can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer, feel more confident, and have fewer symptoms of postpartum depression. About 100 new moms will either get standard care or standard care plus telehe…

This study will test if a special action plan, based on respectful maternity care, can improve the quality of care for mothers and their newborns after childbirth. Nurses and midwives will be trained to provide more respectful, supportive, and evidence-based care. The study will …

This study looks at whether screening new mothers for postpartum depression (PPD) at 2-3 weeks after birth, instead of the usual 6-8 weeks, can identify symptoms earlier. Researchers will randomly assign 428 women who gave birth at Massachusetts General Hospital to either early o…